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Soft Tissue Issues Part 2 (The How) Case Study for a Soccer Player

To sum up the last blog…OR just go HERE and READ IT… REMEMBER THAT:  1).  There is a gradient and that tendons are more elastic (like muscle) at the MTJ 2).  As the tendon migrates towards the bone, collagen fibers line up more and tissue becomes more stiff.  3).  The force production AND speed of […]

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Injury Prevention Performance Training Random Thoughts Recovery Strategies Strength Training

Soft Tissue Issues Part 1 (What & Why?)

Over 50% (Yu el al 2017) of injuries in sport are due to soft tissues (that being muscle or connective tissues).  The old adage is that you just REST ICE COMPRESS & ELEVATE the injury.  However, this may not be the best avenue to combat this injury and in fact, may delay recovery for a […]