Early sports specialization has become increasingly more popular, with 17% and 41% of youth athletes are now considered ‘highly specialized’ in sports. Much of this has been driven by parents and coaches hoping to help their kid get ahead and allow them to make varsity or get a scholarship for college. This has been amplifiedContinue reading “Early Sports Specialization Short and Long Term Risk”
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Reviewing my $45 dollar Blood Flow Restriction Cuffs
I finally received my $45 Blood Flow Restriction Cuffs that I ordered from Alibaba . In the past I have used BFR cuffs extensively in the clinic to treat patients following ACL injuries as well as a way to modulate loads. The Blood flow restriction cuffs I have used have been from Smart cuffs andContinue reading “Reviewing my $45 dollar Blood Flow Restriction Cuffs”
How I Studied and Passed The NPTE Within 3 Weeks
Studying and preparing for the NPTE is incredibly stressful and overwhelming. Luckily my last clinical finished 3.5 weeks before the April NPTE. With this I saved much of my studying for this time and treated it as a full time job. Here are my favorite resources that allowed me to significantly improve my scores andContinue reading “How I Studied and Passed The NPTE Within 3 Weeks”
Should Physical Therapy School Curriculum Include Strength and Conditioning?
Should Physical Therapy School Curriculum Include Strength and Conditioning? The American Physical Therapy Association(APTA) describes Physical Therapist as movement experts who improve quality of life through prescribed exercise, hands on care and patient education. As I finish my last few weeks of didactic course work for Physical Therapy School, while simultaneously studying for my practiceContinue reading “Should Physical Therapy School Curriculum Include Strength and Conditioning?”
Compass Performance 