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The PT’s Ultimate Guide to Eccentric Training: ACL, Fall Prevention, Neuromuscular Control, and More
CategoriesEccentric contractions have so many unique properties that make it ideal for rehabilitation and training. And we’re not just talking musculoskeletal benefits (although this side alone is compelling enough). Eccentrics also engage the neurological system to promote healing, learning, and neuromuscular control, too.
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Dive into the complexities of managing boutonniere deformity, a common yet challenging finger injury in sports and rheumatoid arthritis patients. This article offers a comprehensive guide on diagnosis, treatment, and practical insights for rehab therapists.
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The common “What should I do?” can stop us in our tracks. The answer is... it depends. What exactly does the answer depend on? Can non-operative ACL rehab work for high-level athletes? Or is surgery necessary for a full return to intense sport?
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High ankle sprains' recovery timeline is notoriously difficult. Let's review basic rehab guidelines to get your athletes back on the field.
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Cupping therapy is a trendy treatment method. Various sports medicine professionals and athletes have touted it as a cure-all modality. What does the evidence say?
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Kinesiology tape is touted as one of the best adjunct treatments. Let’s scrutinize the proposed benefits and see if taping really is an evidence-based practice.
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Patients have anecdotally reported that the carnivore diet has cured diseases that were irreversible, such as type I diabetes. Are these outcomes simply one-off cases, or is there really something to this diet?
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When deciding what type of exercise program is best, people with diabetes must understand their bodies and how they respond to resistance training or high-intensity exercise. Many individuals prefer eccentric exercise, as we can be three-times stronger eccentrically than concentrically.
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"Coaches have used my RICE guideline for decades, but now it appears that both ice and complete rest may delay healing, instead of helping.” What exactly does the new evidence say? Let’s evaluate this technique step by step with the latest research.
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“The eccentric component is huge for NBA players because they’re so explosive. Many injuries occur in the eccentric phase during deceleration, so the Eccentron is for both performance and injury reduction,” says Motoki Fuji, Houston Rockets' Assistant Athletic Trainer
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The more time you spend learning a sport, the sharper your skills become. But for young athletes, especially in baseball, early specialization can actually have negative outcomes.
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The Eccentron produced muscle activation almost four times higher than the other exercises for all muscle groups tested. With the Eccentron, participants achieved an average muscle activation of 60% of their maximum.