This information on the Second Stage of Soft Tissue Repair will provide you the information you need to put your mind at ease.

In the field of Sports Medicine the available evidence dating back up to 50 years ago does not confidently support the use of ice as...

I would like to briefly talk about blood flow restriction training (BFRT) for therapy. I actually had one of my UCSB students approach me about his curiosity with this new therapy and if we would consider using it in the UCSB Sport Clubs athletic training room. My initial response was rooted in my limited familiarity with the subject, leading me to abstain from its utilization. My understanding of the matter reveals a scenario where the risks associated with its implementatio

I would describe my sports medicine rehabilitation philosophy as a never-ending journey to understanding everyone’s unique human body and its interaction with the internal and external environments. Our understanding of the internal environment of our bodies and how each system interacts with each other is still an area we are continuing to learn about. Moreover, the external environment and uncontrolled settings that our body interacts with is something that our field is rec

Part 1 : The phases of healing after a tissue is injured

The name "Bay" was my late father's nickname; he was the baby of 10 kids. My father was very active through his life up until the last moments of his life. He enjoyed participating in organized sports such as softball, basketball, flag football, racquetball, etc in his younger years with the Navy. He also enjoyed auto mechanics, fishing, carpentry, and dancing. In his later years of life he maintained his playful personality and remained physically active. As he slowly declin