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051 - Direct Access, Direct Impact: Why PTs Should Be the First Line of Defense for MSK Injuries
051 - Cost Outcomes of Physical Therapist Providers Compared to Primary Care Providers in the Treatment of Musculoskeletal Patients in a Military Treatment Facility: A Retrospective Chart Review”
050 - Twice Burned: How One Special Warfare Trainee Beat Repeat Exertional Heat Stroke
050 - Management of a Special Warfare Trainee With Repeat Exertional Heat Stroke - A Case Study
049 - Changing the Game: Behavior Checklists for Chronic Low Back Pain in the Military
050 - Management of a Special Warfare Trainee With Repeat Exertional Heat Stroke: A Case Study
048 - Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training for Persistent Pain: A New Weapon for Complex Recovery
048 - How can Blood Flow Restriction Exercise be Utilised for the Management of Persistent Pain Following Complex Injuries in Military Personnel? A Narrative Review
047 - Band Squats: The Fast Lane to Power and Force?
047 - Kinetics, Kinematics, and Muscle Activity Patterns During Back Squat With Different Contributions of Elastic Resistance
046 - Rebuilding the Knee: Meniscus Repair Outcomes in Military Personnel
046 - Outcome after Arthroscopic Meniscal Repair
045 - Deadlift Duel: Which Style Reigns Supreme for Strength and Muscle Activation?
045 - Differences in Muscle Activation and Joint Kinematics Between Deadlift Styles When Performed at High-Intensity Training Loads
044 - Battle-Ready or Just Fit? The Truth Behind Military Fitness Assessments
044 - Reliability and Divergent Validity of Novel Tools to Assess Occupationally Relevant Performance in Infantry Soldiers
043 - Jump Performance After Injury: The Hidden Deficits in Tactical Athletes
043 - Do Active-Duty Air Force Personnel With Recent Lower-Body Musculoskeletal Injury Profiles Have Reduced Jump Performances?
042 - TRANSVERSUS ABDOMINIS ACTIVATION AND TIMING IMPROVES FOLLOWING CORE STABILITY TRAINING: A RANDOMIZED TRIAL
042 - This study isn’t about trendy core circuits; it’s about foundational control. And foundational control wins fights, prevents breakdowns, and sets the stage for load tolerance. Train timing like you train tension. Because delayed activation under load is a silent killer.
041 - Availability Wins: Why Injury Prevention Is a Tactical Advantage
041 - The Relationship Between Injury Rates and Winning in the National Football League
040 - Low T + Low D = No Gains: Testosterone’s Cardiometabolic Benefits Depend on Vitamin D
040 - TRT Not Working? Check Your Vitamin D. New research reveals that Vitamin D deficiency drastically reduces the effectiveness of testosterone therapy: Normal Vitamin D: TRT improves insulin, inflammation, and cholesterol. Low Vitamin D: Minimal benefits, potential negative effects Don’t leave your hormones hanging. Vitamin D status matters more than you think. Test it. Optimize it. Perform better.
039 - Optimizing NMES: Why Positioning Changes Everything
039 - NMES isn’t just about stimulation—it’s about positioning. A new 2024 study found that joint angle and forearm posture drastically affect torque output during NMES of the biceps. Best setup = 90° elbow flexion + supinated forearm. Worst output = 150° flexion + pronated grip. Translation: Poor setup = poor gains. If you’re using NMES for strength, rehab, or recovery, don’t just place the pads. Position the joint for output. Torque follows tension. Tension follows alignment.
038 - Precision Over Mileage: Why Preseason Neuromuscular Training Outperforms Endurance Conditioning
038 - Preseason conditioning shouldn’t just build lungs, it should build resilience! This RCT compared two 10-week programs in elite U19 female soccer players: → Neuromuscular Training (NMT) → Endurance Conditioning (END). The winner? Not even close. NMT boosted jump height, sprint speed, agility, and aerobic power. NMT reduced injury rates. END barely moved the needle—except on fatigue. Power beats mileage when it comes to readiness.
037 - Caffeine Boosts Performance, But Adding Sodium Bicarbonate May Backfire
037 - Double Trouble? Think Again. A new 2024 study says stacking caffeine with sodium bicarbonate might kill your gains.
036 - Greater ankle dorsiflexion → More lumbopelvic flexion (Why?)
036 - Whether you're coaching elite athletes or rehabbing patients post-injury, this study is a reminder: lumbopelvic flexion during squats isn’t just about “bad form”—it’s about complex system behavior. Context always matters.
035 - Why You’re Getting Stronger Without Getting Bigger (And Why That Matters)
035 - This paper doesn’t just critique our vocabulary; it flips the script. If you want resilient, high-output muscle, start tracking more than just size. Start demanding density. Build mass if needed. Build density always.
034 - Got Shin Pain? Check the Hips
034 - This trial is a clear reminder: The best injury prevention doesn’t treat the pain, it trains the pattern!
033 - Patellofemoral Pain: Strength Isn’t Always the Missing Piece
033 - Patellofemoral pain can sideline athletes and operators for months unless rehab is precise, progressive, and focused on restoring movement mechanics. Don’t just treat the pain. Retrain the pattern.
032 - The Protein Sweet Spot: Hitting the Optimal Intake for Maximum Muscle Gains
032 - This meta-analysis turns vague “eat more protein” advice into targeted intake ranges. Precision fuels performance. And protein? It’s only effective when dialed, not dumped.