Plica Syndrome

July 31st, 2015

Treatment for Plica Syndrome There are some conditions we see regularly, and some we don’t see too often.  One of the more rare ones is a patella plica syndrome (pronounced “plike-ah”).  So what exactly is it and what do you do if your plica is giving you trouble? What’s a patellar plica? Without getting super

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Suspension Training: Is There Any Benefit?

July 18th, 2015

Suspension Training and Muscle Activity Suspension training is hotter than sunburn in fitness and rehabilitation right now.  TRX, the “Jungle Gym” and other similar models are hanging from the rafters at gyms and rehab facilities all over the fruited plain.  The benefits of suspension training largely center around resistance coming from bodyweight, versatility, and the

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The Alex Gordon Injury: "Grade 2+ Strain"

July 9th, 2015

Rehab for Alex Gordon’s Injury The hottest sports story in Kansas City today is the recent news that Royals All-Star outfielder Alex Gordon suffered a “Grade 2+ groin strain” in the game last night.  Reports surfaced today in the media that he’ll be out about 8 weeks.  Royals nation has collectively started to panic over the

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