by Brett Holland, PT, DPT, CSCS 09/13/2015 Do you have pain just below where my finger is pointing? If yes, then you most likely have a case of tennis elbow. Background: -Lateral Epicondylitis is typically an overuse condition involving the lateral forearm musculature near the common tendionous origin (see diagram).(ECRB, ED, EDM, ECU) [1]. -The […]
by Brett Holland, PT, DPT, CSCS Laymen’s Cliff Notes: •Depth Jump Definition: A depth jump is considered an impact plyometric involving a substantial drop from a surface, subsequent contact with the ground, and then a quick upward burst/jump. •Depth Jumps involve the stretch shortening cycle (think of when your doctor tests your reflexes with a […]
By Brett Holland PT, DPT, CSCS 70 hits, .347 average, 20 stolen bases, only 13 strikeouts in 200+ at bats, and a trip to the Ole Miss regional. This is how I ended my senior year at Monmouth. Things weren’t always this fine and dandy. Here is my story. Everyone has heard the story about the […]
by Brett Holland, PT, DPT, CSCS 09/15/2015 1. Keeps the back in better alignment -The box squat allows you to squat wide or narrow and still maintain a more vertical spinal alignment. Typically wider squats are associated with greater stress on the back due to compensatory motion occurring in the spine. A 2012 study published in the Journal of Strength […]
by Brett Holland, PT, DPT, CSCS 09/15/2015 Did you know you could increase your bat speed by 6-10% using weighted implement training [1] Increased Bat Speed Results In: •Increased ball distance •Increased decision making time (allows a hitter to wait longer) What is Weighted Implement Training? •Weighted implement training is a sport specific training program […]
by Brett Holland. PT, DPT, CSCS 09/17/2015 Laymen’s Cliff Notes: •In order to prevent hamstring pulls it is important to add specific hamstring strengthening exercises to your program. •According to research, eccentric based hamstring exercises are effective in reducing hamstring injury rates. •Using a program combining flexibility, strengthening, postural corrections, and local muscle endurance may […]
by Brett Holland, PT, DPT, CSCS 09/20/2015 Benefits: – A 2015 systematic review published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research found that training with variable resistance (chains and bands) resulted in significantly greater strength gains compared to conventional weight training [1]. -The same review also found that chains and bands attached to a […]
by Brett Holland, PT, DPT CSCS 09/25/2015 Overview -The human body is generally considered to have 3 muscle fiber types Type I=slow twitch (oxidative) Type IIa=fast twitch oxidative glycolytic (meaning fast but also has some endurance properties) Type X= ultra fast (glycolytic) What are the normal percentages of each? Costill et al. found untrained individuals to […]
