Things That are Making my Week #BETTER 7.13.17

 Are you ready for some Fútbol?  US National Team is coming to Browns Stadium this Saturday for a Gold Cup match vs Nicaragua.  The US has struggled since the last World Cup, but watching them play in the CLE is always amazing.  Get tickets here.   ACL re-injury research:  This study from the American Journal of Sports Medicine gives more evidence … Read More

ACL Injury Prevention- Why Proper Coaching Matters

ACL rehab and injury prevention programs focus on strengthening, plyometrics, and balance exercises.  Studies have shown this approach works, however ACL injuries are unfortunately still common and there is a high incidence of re-injury or injuring the other knee. So are we missing something in training and rehabbing these athletes?  Maybe it’s not just the muscle strength but the connection from … Read More

How Necessary is Hamstring Strengthening for Preventing ACL Injury?

FOR ATHLETES:   Bottom line info you need to #GETBETTER The hamstring muscles work with the ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) to maintain knee stability during sports.  Research over the past few years has shown that females who injured their ACL’s had weaker hamstrings than uninjured females or males.  Because of this, the sports medicine community thought that strengthening the hamstrings … Read More