Supplements for MMA Athletes: Glucosamine and Chondroitin SulfateEvery year athletes in all sports are raising the bar when it comes to setting new records for athletic performance. We see this even more in the sport of mixed martial arts as both the athletes and techniques evolve to new levels. However, with increased performance and higher […]
The good news is there may be more than just physical therapy and rehab to help fix the problem. “Is there anything that can be done to treat torn ligaments, tendons or cartilage besides surgery?” We have many patients with partially torn ACLs and meniscus tears ask this question all the time. Many MMA athletes […]
Last month we talked about the soft tissue injuries in the elbow including tendinitis, bursitis, and injuries to the joint capsule. Last month we talked about the soft tissue injuries in the elbow including tendinitis, bursitis, and injuries to the joint capsule. This month we’ll discuss the injuries to the cartilage and bones. As a […]
Anyone who’s watched the UFC or other mixed martial arts events is familiar with an armbar, and every single one of us who’s trained in MMA has undoubtedly been caught in one.Anyone who’s watched the UFC or other mixed martial arts events is familiar with an armbar, and every single one of us who’s trained […]
Back pain affects nearly 80% of the population and can severely interfere with your ability to train and compete if you are an MMA athlete.Back pain affects nearly 80% of the population and can severely interfere with your ability to train and compete if you are an MMA athlete. Contrary to what most people believe, […]
This month we’ll cover the most common cartilage injuries in the knee.Last month we discussed the two most common ligament injuries in the knee – the ACL and MCL tears. This month we’ll cover the most common cartilage injuries in the knee. While the ligaments keep the bones connected together, the cartilage serves to provide […]
If you train in BJJ or submission grappling, you will most likely sustain a knee injury at some point in time. If you train in BJJ or submission grappling, you will most likely sustain a knee injury at some point in time. Since the very nature of BJJ and submission grappling is to place your […]
The most common injuries to the neck we see are sprains and strains. “Hey Doc, I got trapped in a nasty guillotine choke and now my neck hurts, but I’ve also got this burning sensation going down my left arm. What does that mean?” Or “Hey Doc, someone got me in a neck crank and […]
What is ART? What is ART? Active Release Techniques (ART) is a safe, quick, and effective way to treat almost all types of muscle injuries, aches and pains. This is a patented hands-on, non-invasive technique that has completely changed the way soft tissue injuries are treated. Many mixed martial arts competitors have already sung the […]
Shoulder pain whether it’s transient or chronic, is one of the most common conditions we see at our clinic among the athletes who train and compete in mixed martial arts and other combat sports.Shoulder pain whether it’s transient or chronic, is one of the most common conditions we see at our clinic among the athletes […]
