In a nutshell, Personalized Blood Flow Restriction Training (PBFR) is a way to increase strength or endurance without stressing the injured tissue, using light weight or slow movement. It uses a special tourniquet system on the arm or leg which, when inflated, limits arterial blood flow and significantly reduced venous return of blood. This occlusion stimulates muscle hyperthrophy and endurance. …
Fluoroquinolone associated tendon pain. Can certain antibiotics make you prone to tendon pain? YES!!
As a sports physical therapist, I’ve treated several clients who suffered from Fluoroquinolone associated debilitating tendon pain. I welcomed Tom Goom, PT’s insight on this very important topic, and I am going to share brief summary to create awareness and suggest steps to address this. Fluoroquinolone associated tendon pain is a very important topic because it can significantly impact peoples’ …
My knee hurts and I can’t run downhill! What should I do?
Being a runner with knee pain can be a drag. The worst thing a PT or a doctor can recommend to a runner is to rest and see how it does. Right?! We all have been there… But all that is on your mind is ‘how can I return to running??’ Anterior knee pain (the runner’s knee) is a very …
Tendon Pain – DOs and DON’Ts:
Is tendon pain keeping you from things you love to do? Is it keeping you from optimal training? Don’t: Rest completely. Resting decreases the ability of the tendon to take load. Do: Reduce loads to a level that the tendon can tolerate and then slowly increase it. Don’t: Use only passive treatments. Ice or heat can give you temporary relief but won’t …