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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Tendons with Chris Johnson
Jacked Athlete Podcast
Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Chris Johnson and Tendon Rehabilitation 03:08 Understanding Exercise Monotherapy in Tendon Rehab 05:48 The Importance of Loading in Tendon Recovery 08:56 Chris's Journey and Mentorship in Physical Therapy 12:11 Rehabilitation Insights from ACL Injuries 14:56 Exploring Patellar Tendinopathy and Its Variants 17:55 Differentiating Tendon Pain in Athletes 20:59 Pain Management and Acceptable Levels in Rehab 23:47 The Role of Isometrics in Tendon Rehabilitation 26:58 The Debate on Pain Levels in Tendon Rehab 30:03 Conclusions and Future Directions in Tendon Rehab...
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Tendons with Taylor Starch
Jacked Athlete Podcast
Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Tendons and Human Performance 06:31 Understanding Tendon Injuries and Variability 12:32 The Complexity of Connective Tissue 18:06 Innovative Approaches to Tendon Training 27:55 High Intensity vs. Low Intensity Training for Tendons 30:40 Understanding Tendon Strain in Endurance Athletes 33:21 Connective Tissue Behavior and Injury Prevention 36:52 The Role of Genetics and Abnormal Connective Tissue 39:45 Assessing and Training Connective Tissue 43:11 Restoring Normal Connective Tissue Architecture 46:59 Manipulating Load, Length, and Time for Adaptation 50:40...
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Tendons with Alex Nelson
Jacked Athlete Podcast
Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Tendinopathy and Personal Journey 02:46 Understanding Tendinopathy: Inflammation vs. Degeneration 06:02 The Role of Isometrics in Tendon Rehabilitation 09:10 Muscle Function vs. Tendon Focus in Rehabilitation 11:50 Managing Load: Balancing Pain and Progress 15:07 Powerlifting and Tendinopathy: A Unique Perspective 17:54 Biomechanics and Chronic Workload in Tendon Pain 32:51 Understanding Tendon Biomechanics 34:10 Mismanagement of Tendon Injuries 37:24 The Importance of Progressive Loading 39:07 Transitioning to Remote Rehabilitation 41:03 The Role of Imaging in...
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Gluteal and Rotator Cuff Tendons with Byron Miller
Jacked Athlete Podcast
Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Byron Miller and His Journey 03:07 Understanding Tendinopathy and Its Evolution 05:51 The Shift from Traditional Views to Modern Understanding 08:53 Personal Experiences with Tendinopathy 11:50 The Role of Loading in Tendon Rehabilitation 14:59 Practical Approaches to Tendon Treatment 18:09 The Importance of Patient Education and Lifestyle Adjustments 30:55 Optimizing Recovery and Load Management 33:53 Rehabilitation Insights for Rotator Cuff Injuries 37:44 The Importance of Loading in Shoulder Rehabilitation 41:38 Understanding Rotator Cuff Functionality 46:14...
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Tendons with Steven Sahyoun
Jacked Athlete Podcast
Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene 00:54 Steven's Journey into Strength and Conditioning 01:59 The Achilles Rupture Experience 11:57 Rehabilitation Insights and Lessons Learned 19:59 Exploring Patellar Tendon Issues 28:01 Understanding Elbow Tendon Pain 34:24 Managing Injury and Recovery Strategies 36:07 The Journey of Overcoming Adductor Injuries 48:06 Rehabilitation Techniques for Achilles Tendon Injuries 57:23 Understanding Elbow Tendinopathy and Rehabilitation Takeaways Steven's passion for coaching was ignited by his own injury. The Achilles rupture experience was a...
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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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