Patellar Tendons with Jordan Kilganon
Jacked Athlete Podcast
Chapters 00:00 The Journey of a Dunker: Early Years and Injuries 03:02 Understanding Knee Pain: Causes and Solutions 06:09 Training Techniques: Isometrics and Warm-ups 09:00 Diet and Its Impact on Performance 12:00 Adapting to Age: Training Adjustments Over Time 15:05 The Mechanics of Jumping: Techniques and Styles 17:58 Warm-up and Cool-down: Importance in Training 20:52 Managing Volume and Intensity in Training 24:10 The Role of Recovery: Isometrics and Pain Management 26:51 Final Thoughts: The Future of Dunking and Training 33:07 Exploring Conservative Management Techniques 36:09...
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ACLs and Quad/Patellar/Hamstring Tendon Grafts with Derek Garza
Jacked Athlete Podcast
Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Tendons and Personal Background 03:01 Understanding ACL Injuries and Rehabilitation 05:56 Graft Types: Autograft vs Allograft 08:56 Early Rehabilitation Strategies for ACL Surgery 11:53 Managing Swelling and Pain Post-Surgery 14:58 Progressing Rehabilitation: From Extension to Strength 17:59 Considerations for Graft Selection 21:01 Challenges with Quad Tendon Grafts 23:52 Hamstring and Patellar Grafts: Pros and Cons 32:06 Understanding Anterior Knee Pain and Rehabilitation 34:40 Strength Training in ACL Recovery 37:49 Introducing Plyometrics in Rehabilitation...
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Patellar Tendons with Zach Jungels
Jacked Athlete Podcast
Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Zach Jungels and His Journey 03:06 The Patellar Tendon Injury Experience 06:09 Rehabilitation Challenges and Discoveries 08:56 The Search for Effective Treatment 11:50 Implementing the Jumper's Knee Protocol 15:10 Sharing Knowledge and Helping Others 18:00 Understanding Pain and Recovery 21:12 The Role of Communication with Coaches 23:47 Critique of Traditional Physical Therapy 27:02 Navigating the Rehab Process 29:50 Conclusion and Future Aspirations 37:04 Understanding Knee Pain: Partial Tears vs. Tendinopathy 40:00 The Role of Isometrics in Pain Management...
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Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy with Luke Nelson
Jacked Athlete Podcast
Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Luke Nelson 02:55 Running Journey and Injuries 06:02 Understanding Hamstring Tendinopathy 08:47 Overuse vs. Overload in Tendon Injuries 12:08 Differential Diagnosis of Hamstring Pain 15:05 Role of Imaging in Diagnosis 18:03 The Understudied Area of Hamstring Tendinopathy 20:50 Managing Daily Activities and Pain 23:52 Rehabilitation Strategies for Hamstring Tendinopathy 31:56 Understanding Hamstring Tendon Rehabilitation 36:17 Strength Training for Runners 41:06 Assessing Muscle Atrophy in Injuries 44:29 Managing Running Frequency and Intensity 47:23 Incorporating...
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Overcoming Patellar Tendinopathy with Gibson Butler
Jacked Athlete Podcast
Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Gibson Butler and His Journey 02:53 The Onset of Knee Pain and Its Impact 06:05 The Role of Hunting and Physical Activity 08:58 Exploring Treatment Options and Their Efficacy 11:46 The 10x Procedure and Its Aftermath 15:00 Discovering Effective Rehabilitation Strategies 17:54 The Importance of Isometric Exercises 21:05 Reflections on the Healing Journey 24:28 Isometric Exercises and Pain Management 30:10 Rehabilitation Journey and Athletic Goals 35:55 Hunting and Knee Pain Experiences 41:52 Advice for Managing Tendon Pain Takeaways Gibson Butler's knee pain began...
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Patellar Tendons with Tim Riley
Jacked Athlete Podcast
Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Performance Coaching and Jumper's Knee 02:59 Understanding Jumper's Knee: Personal Experiences and Misconceptions 05:53 The Evolution of Training Approaches for Jumper's Knee 08:52 The Importance of Quad Strength in Recovery 11:50 Deceleration and Its Impact on Jumper's Knee 15:10 Plyometric Progressions and Their Role in Recovery 17:57 Exploring Exercise Techniques: What Works and What Doesn't 21:02 The Role of Eccentric Loading in Tendon Health 24:09 Debunking Myths: The Truth About Leg Extensions 27:13 Conclusion: Key Takeaways and Future Directions 38:30...
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Patellar Tendon Case Study with Tommy Heights
Jacked Athlete Podcast
Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Tommy Heights and His Journey 03:05 The Rise and Fall: From Vertical Jump Success to Injury 05:55 Navigating Recovery: The Role of Physical Therapy and Self-Discovery 08:53 The Turning Point: Lifestyle Changes and Their Impact 12:04 Rebuilding Strength: The Importance of Proper Loading and Management 14:47 Lessons Learned: Patience and the Journey to Recovery 17:46 The Importance of Warm-Up and Mindset in Training 21:03 Self-Experimentation: Finding What Works for You 25:52 Exploring Split Squats and Isometrics 28:04 Weight Loss Journey and Nutrition Insights...
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Finger Tendons with Tyler Nelson
Jacked Athlete Podcast
Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Finger Tendons and Climbing Injuries 03:13 Understanding Finger Anatomy and Function 06:02 Common Finger Injuries in Climbers 08:53 Pathophysiology of Tenosynovitis 12:06 Rehabilitation Strategies for Finger Injuries 15:04 Comparing Tenosynovitis and Pulley Injuries 17:56 Managing Climbing Volume and Injury Prevention 25:38 Understanding Power Loss in Climbing 29:27 Tendon Adaptation Through Lifelong Loading 33:22 Rehabilitation Challenges for Climbers 35:05 The Role of Strength Training in Climbing 37:10 Tendon Adaptation Mechanisms 38:56 Controversies in...
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Hamstrings and Hamstring Tendons with Johan Lahti
Jacked Athlete Podcast
Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Hamstrings and Johan's Background 03:11 Functional Anatomy of the Hamstrings 06:13 Complexity of Hamstring Function and Evolution 09:06 Injury Mechanisms and Proximal vs Distal Injuries 12:02 Fatigue and Its Impact on Hamstring Injuries 15:04 Sport-Specific Hamstring Injury Risks 18:12 Rehabilitation and Development of Hamstrings 32:55 Understanding Hamstring Function and Training 37:13 The Importance of Hamstring Strength and Conditioning 42:00 Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation Strategies 46:14 Common Mistakes in Hamstring Rehabilitation 52:29 Optimizing...
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Rotator Cuff Tendons with Jared Powell
Jacked Athlete Podcast
Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy 03:13 Understanding Shoulder Pain and Its Complexities 06:04 The Shift from Impingement to Rotator Cuff Related Pain 09:00 The Role of Imaging in Shoulder Pain Diagnosis 11:58 Common Mismanagement in Shoulder Pain Treatment 15:10 Loading Programs for Rotator Cuff Rehabilitation 18:04 Positional vs. Energy Storage Tendons 20:59 The Nature of Rotator Cuff Tears 24:07 The Tipping Point to Pain in Rotator Cuff Pathology 32:53 Understanding Rotator Cuff Tears 39:26 The Role of Exercise in Recovery 46:47 Pain Management and Rehabilitation...
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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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