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Achilles and Patellar Tendons with Gaspar Epro

Jacked Athlete Podcast

Release Date: 09/09/2025

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Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Colby Beecham and His Journey 02:58 Injuries and Their Impact on Physical Therapy 06:00 Understanding Patellofemoral Pain 08:54 Differentiating Between Knee Pain Types 12:01 The Thermostat Analogy in Rehab 15:09 Loading Strategies for Knee Pain 18:13 The Role of Manual Therapy and Passive Modalities 20:56 Isometrics and Their Effect on Pain 23:58 Lifestyle Factors in Recovery 26:58 Conclusion and Key Takeaways 33:57 Understanding Patellofemoral Pain and Treatment Approaches 37:07 The Importance of Lifestyle Factors in Recovery 39:28 The Role of Imaging in Pain...

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Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Tendon Research and Personal Insights 02:58 Exploring Tendon Development in Infants 05:42 The Berlin Method: Training Older Adults 09:01 Understanding Muscle Strength and Stability in Older Adults 11:40 Challenges in Calf Muscle Growth 14:31 The Mechanics of Tendon Adaptation 17:21 Cyclical Loading and Its Importance 20:39 Tendon Creep and Muscle Fatigue 23:26 The Role of Resting Length in Tendon Strain 26:02 Investigating Overtraining and Tendon Health 29:12 Conclusion and Future Directions in Tendon Research 43:26 Understanding the Berlin Method Frequency 47:13...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Tendon Research and Personal Insights
02:58 Exploring Tendon Development in Infants
05:42 The Berlin Method: Training Older Adults
09:01 Understanding Muscle Strength and Stability in Older Adults
11:40 Challenges in Calf Muscle Growth
14:31 The Mechanics of Tendon Adaptation
17:21 Cyclical Loading and Its Importance
20:39 Tendon Creep and Muscle Fatigue
23:26 The Role of Resting Length in Tendon Strain
26:02 Investigating Overtraining and Tendon Health
29:12 Conclusion and Future Directions in Tendon Research
43:26 Understanding the Berlin Method Frequency
47:13 Tendon Recovery and Training Volume
49:32 Mechanics of Tendon Strain and Recovery
53:41 Optimal Ranges for Tendon Strain
58:23 Research Insights on Tendon Strain Measurements
01:02:00 Individual Differences in Tendon Training
01:06:26 Training Approaches for Achilles and Calf Strength
01:11:26 Gender Differences in Tendon Training
01:14:46 Mechanotransduction in Developing Tendons
01:18:35 Future Directions in Tendon Research


Takeaways

Gaspar Epro is a senior lecturer and track and field coach.
Tendons adapt to training, but the mechanisms are complex.
The Berlin Method emphasizes high loads for tendon adaptation.
Muscle strength is important, but technique and application matter more.
Calf muscles are notoriously difficult to grow in strength.
Tendons require time to recover and adapt to training loads.
Creep studies on tendons are often conducted in mechanical settings, not in vivo.
Tendon strain measurements can vary significantly based on methodology.
Individual differences in tendon response necessitate personalized training.
Females may experience different tendon adaptations compared to males.


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