Tendinopathy & Neuroscience with Dr. Patrick Vallance
Jacked Athlete Podcast
Takeaways Personal experiences with tendinopathy can drive research interest. Central sensitization plays a role in persistent pain states. Cortical inhibition may not be the sole factor in force deficits. The reticulospinal pathway could provide alternative motor control mechanisms. Self-paced training may enhance spinal pathway excitability. Understanding the nervous system is crucial for effective rehabilitation. The garden hose analogy illustrates motor drive dynamics. Research is ongoing to explore effective interventions for tendinopathy. Future studies should focus on spinal...
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Finn Addy on Rehabbing Jumper's Knee with a 45-inch Vertical
Jacked Athlete Podcast
Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Patellar Tendon Issues 02:57 Finn Addy's Dunking Journey and Injury 06:02 Rehabilitation and Recovery Process 08:52 Training Adjustments and Strength Training 12:08 Current Training Regimen and Future Goals 19:48 Managing Performance and Pain During Training 22:02 Training Regimen: Lifts and Plyometrics 23:29 Injury History and Its Impact on Performance 26:03 Reflections on Past Training Decisions 28:07 Strength Training and Its Importance for Jumpers 30:03 Navigating Pain Management and Recovery 33:04 Future Goals and Expectations for Recovery 37:05 Community...
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Basketball and Tendons with Max Schmarzo
Jacked Athlete Podcast
Chapters 00:00 Max's Basketball Journey: A Personal Exploration 10:31 Training Insights: Adapting Strength Programs for Basketball 20:19 Deceleration and Skill: The Mechanics of Basketball Performance 30:02 Injury Prevention: Understanding Achilles Ruptures in Basketball 34:10 Understanding Force Production and Muscle Dynamics 41:57 The Stretch-Shortening Cycle Explained 52:10 The Importance of Defense in Athletic Training 01:00:56 Osteokinetic Loading and Its Implications 01:03:37 The Physics of Athletic Performance 01:10:06 The Role of Strength Training in Basketball 01:13:03 Personal...
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Metabolic Flexibility and Tendons with Dr. Mike T. Nelson
Jacked Athlete Podcast
Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background of Dr. Mike T Nelson 03:08 Understanding Metabolic Flexibility 06:08 The Role of Carbohydrates and Fats in Metabolism 09:00 Cellular Energy and Performance 12:04 Testing Metabolic Flexibility 14:48 The Impact of Insulin and Glucose on Metabolism 18:02 Advanced Glycation End Products and Tendon Health 20:59 Maintaining Metabolic Flexibility through Training and Nutrition 37:54 Metabolic Flexibility and Blood Work 41:25 The Impact of Carbohydrates on Metabolic Health 43:00 Obesity and Its Effects on Metabolic Flexibility 47:53 GLP-1 Drugs and Their Role...
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Hip and Groin Rehab with Enda King
Jacked Athlete Podcast
Chapters 00:00 Understanding Adductor Tendinopathy 02:34 Differentiating Acute and Chronic Groin Injuries 05:32 The Role of Loading in Rehabilitation 08:46 Personal Experiences with Groin Pain 11:47 Challenges in Diagnosis and Management 14:34 The Importance of Functional Deficits 17:42 Individualized Rehabilitation Approaches 20:46 The Impact of Foot and Ankle on Hip Pain 35:30 Understanding Groin Pain in Athletes 41:25 The Role of Anatomy and Hip Mobility 48:07 Managing Training Loads and Injury Prevention 51:34 Biomechanics and Movement Strategies 57:21 Injury Prevention Strategies for...
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Bilateral Patellar Tendon Rupture Story with Jack Davey
Jacked Athlete Podcast
Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:21 The Journey to Strongman Competitions 05:14 The Day of the Injury 08:29 Emergency Response and Diagnosis 11:38 Surgery and Recovery Process 14:35 Rehabilitation and Progression 17:26 Returning to Training and Coaching 20:30 Challenges and Adjustments in Recovery 23:35 Current Status and Future Goals 28:56 Rehabilitation Journey: Progressing Through Pain 36:03 Building Strength: The Path to Recovery 42:48 Managing Daily Life: Coping with Stiffness and Pain 51:15 Reflections on Injury: Lessons Learned and Future Goals 58:22 Adapting Training:...
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Achilles Tendons with Seth O'Neill
Jacked Athlete Podcast
Chapters 00:00 Seth O'Neill's Background and Expertise 01:34 Understanding Achilles Tendon Problems 02:26 The Role of the Plantaris in Achilles Tendinopathy 07:04 The Importance of the Soleus Muscle 16:15 PhD Research on Soleus and Achilles Tendon Rehabilitation 19:43 Calf Muscle Loads and Performance 22:13 Internal vs External Loads in Rehabilitation 30:43 Rehabilitation Focus: Dorsiflexion vs Plantar Flexion 37:27 Identifying Deficits in Performance Testing 39:53 Understanding Muscle Weakness and Performance Misconceptions 40:58 Concentric vs Eccentric Training in Rehabilitation 42:29...
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Achilles and Patellar Tendons with Trent Salo
Jacked Athlete Podcast
Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background of Trent Saylo 02:16 Journey into Basketball and Physical Therapy 05:20 Transition to Specializing in Tendons 08:06 Research Initiatives at IMG Academy 10:11 Understanding Tendon Health and Assessment 13:13 Utilizing Advanced Imaging Techniques 16:14 The Role of Structure in Tendon Health 19:25 Navigating the Divisive Nature of Imaging in Tendon Care 22:16 Communicating Imaging Results to Patients 25:21 Case Studies and Practical Applications of UTC 33:06 Exploring UTC in Clinical Practice 36:22 Understanding Tendon Injuries and Healing 41:12 The Role...
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Deceleration and Achilles Ruptures in Basketball with Adam Petway
Jacked Athlete Podcast
Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background of Adam Petway 02:45 The Intersection of Basketball and Biomechanics 05:44 Deceleration Strategies in Basketball 08:28 The Importance of Acceleration in Deceleration 11:30 Injury Mechanisms: ACL and Achilles Tendon Ruptures 14:30 Research Findings on Achilles Tendon Ruptures 17:41 Conclusions and Future Directions 35:49 Understanding False Steps in Sports Injury Prevention 39:19 The Mechanics of Achilles Tendon Ruptures 42:32 Exploring Injury Patterns and Risk Factors 47:00 The Role of Previous Injuries in Achilles Ruptures 51:12 Chronic Pain and Its...
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ACLs, Quads, and Knee Tendons with Erik Meira
Jacked Athlete Podcast
Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Erik Meira and His Background 02:39 The Journey into Physical Therapy 05:51 Transitioning from Hip to ACL Focus 08:50 Understanding ACL Rehabilitation Challenges 12:01 The Role of the Quadriceps in Recovery 14:49 Pain Management and the Nervous System 17:40 Graft Types and Their Impact on Recovery 20:47 Exploring Force Output and Pain Inhibition 23:57 Warm-Up Strategies and Moment Arm Mechanics 26:39 Practical Applications in Rehabilitation 31:52 Phases of Rehabilitation 36:52 Understanding Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training 45:42 The Role of Pain and Function...
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00:00 Introduction to Tendon Research and Background
02:51 Understanding Tendon Mechanics and Strain
06:14 The Role of Tendons in Human Movement
09:07 Tendon Strain: Hierarchical Structure and Function
11:58 The Impact of Load and Speed on Tendon Behavior
15:08 Exploring Tendon Creep and Adaptation
18:05 Mechanotransduction and the Importance of Time
21:01 Pediatric Tendon Development and Muscle-Tendon Imbalance
24:00 Training Tendons: Strength vs. Plyometrics
26:46 Viscoelasticity and Tendon Behavior
30:14 Conclusion and Future Directions in Tendon Research
37:42 Understanding Tendon Behavior: Elasticity vs. Viscosity
42:04 The Sweet Spot of Tendon Strain
47:15 Blood Flow Restriction: Mechanisms and Efficacy
52:18 Tendon Compliance: Training and Adaptation
57:06 Passive Stretching: Effects on Tendon Adaptation
01:01:17 Training Age and Tendon Stiffness
01:06:29 Sex Differences in Tendon Adaptation
01:11:03 Future Directions in Tendon Research
Takeaways
Dr. McMahon's background includes a PhD in tendon mechanics.
Tendons are part of a muscle-tendon-bone complex.
Tendon strain is the relative change in length compared to its original length.
Tendons have their own metabolism, albeit at a lower scale than muscles.
The hierarchical structure of tendons serves to protect against stress.
Tendon stiffness can increase with load and speed of movement.
Creep occurs under constant load, affecting tendon length over time.
Mechanotransduction requires time for effective cellular response.
Pediatric tendon development may lead to imbalances with muscle strength.
Strength training is more effective for tendon adaptation than plyometrics. Tendon behavior involves both elasticity and viscosity simultaneously.
There is a sweet spot for tendon strain duration, ideally between 3 to 15 seconds.
Longer isometric holds may not benefit healthy tendons.
Blood flow restriction (BFR) may not have unique benefits over traditional training.
Tendon compliance can be improved by reducing resistance training.
Passive stretching may yield some adaptation in untrained individuals.
Training age influences tendon stiffness and adaptation.
Sex differences exist in tendon adaptation, with females gaining stiffness at lower force levels.
The relationship between training volume and tendon adaptation is complex and requires more research.
Understanding how tendons perceive strain is crucial for future studies.
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