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Can you really recover from an ACL injury faster—and without invasive surgery? In this episode, Dr. Desai reveals game-changing treatments like stem cell therapy and innovative surgical techniques that are transforming recovery for athletes. Whether you’re battling an ACL tear or looking to prevent one, don’t miss this insider guide to faster, smarter healing. Tune in and get back in the game stronger than ever.
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Discover how Ozempic actually works and the science behind its weight-shedding prowess. This week I’m diving deep into the world of Ozempic, the latest craze in the weight loss world. And who better to break it down for me than the Doc of Sleep, the Guru of Health, Dr. Kirk Parsley. You’ve heard the buzz,…
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All of those with a previous ACL injury please stand up. But, wait! Don’t do it too quickly. There is a good chance you will re-tear it again. Sarcastic humor aside, the risk of re-injury after an ACL tear is still rising, especially amongst high-school aged athletes over the past 20 years. And, to…
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As excited as we are for the return of the NFL regular season, we are not surprised by the big number of injuries that have downright destroyed many fantasy football leagues. Premiere talents McCaffery, Barkley, and half the 49ers went down in Week 2 with more bumps, bruises, and tears coming Week 3. Closer look…
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I have had a long time to meditate on my ACL journey. It starts as a spry 18 year old kid in his senior year. The summer was coming and myself and a few friends decided to bail after lunch to go hang out at a friend’s house. He lived on the side of a…
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100,000 – 200,000 per year. This is the frequency of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures each year in the United States (1). Female athletes tear their ACL at an alarmingly higher rate than males in certain sports including basketball and soccer: Basketball: For every 1 male ACL tear, 3.5 tears to female athletes Soccer: For…
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You Can’t Rush Biology The MF ACL. It’s the achilles heel of the knee. And I know what you’re thinking,..”Hasn’t the ACL horse been beaten enough?” The answer is NO! If you’re going to listen to just one comprehensive podcast on how ACL injuries develop, occur, and affect an athlete mentally and physically, THIS is…
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It was a play that felt like any other play on the rugby field, until it wasn’t. I had just caught a pass during a 7s scrimmage from the left side of the field. As I received the pass, I scanned the field looking for gap to take. I saw an opening, jump cut, and…
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Common thinking in strength and conditioning is the stronger the muscle, the safer the joint is from injury. Focusing on linear force production regardless of the set up or execution, is a fallacy that neglects a monumental component of sport and training: Force Reduction. In Neuromuscular Reeducation, we discussed training protective knee joint action by creating a…
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The first article in this series, Injury Mechanisms, focused on identifying neuromuscular imbalances present in non-contact anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears, one of the most common non-contact injuries to the knee joint. While many bio-markers for this injury are beyond an athlete’s control, the mechanisms discussed are not. Left unnoticed, they introduce faulty bio-mechanics that put…
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