Michael Braccio: Recent Episodes
Michael Braccio
My goal with this podcast is to create a place to share health and fitness information that can help people get out of pain and moving better. My main areas of focus are on tendon pain, persistent pain, and rehabilitation.
Note: The information on this channel is not intended to be medical advice. If you are in pain or injured, please consult a medical professional for advice.
High ankle sprains are an injury to the ligaments of the tibiofibular joint. They are a common injury in the athletic population (football soccer, and hockey). This episode discusses the mechanism of high ankle sprains and treatment.
Show Notes:
High Ankle Sprains and Syndesmotic Injuries in Athletes - https://journals.lww.com/jaaos/fulltext/2015/11000/High_Ankle_Sprains_and_Syndesmotic_Injuries_in.3.aspx
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Those experiencing tendon pain often also have stiffness in the muscle or tendon. But could stretching actually be making the tendon condition worse? In this episode, we discuss compressive loading on tendons.
Article: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/46/3/163
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Disclaimer: The videos on this channel are for informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice; the content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this channel.
This episode we will discuss what causes Achilles tendon pain, how it is diagnosed, and the most effective treatments for it.
Show Notes: Achilles Tendon Pain Article - https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.2018.0302
Be social with me! Facebook/Twitter/Instagram: @michaelbraccio www.michaelbraccio.com
Disclaimer: The videos on this channel are for informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice; the content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this channel.
Eccentric exercises are the staple for tendon related pain. But are they better than a heavy, slow resistance rehab program? In this episode, I discuss exercise programs for treating Achilles tendon pain.
HSR vs Eccentric Loading Article: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26018970
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Disclaimer: The videos on this channel are for informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice; the content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this channel.
The benefits of exercise are usually focused on the strengthening aspect. Ie., core exercises help to decrease pain by stabilizing the lower back. But there are other mechanisms by which exercise can be used to reduce persistent pain.