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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or PFPS as it is commonly known, is a fancy way of saying that there is pain in and around the patella (kneecap) caused by the muscles around the femur (your quads or hip flexors). Most often, this is either due to abnormal patella (kneecap) tracking, weak abductors & external rotators, lower […]
The addition of power training to someone’s workout program is essential for not only athletes but for the active population as well. For athletes, explosiveness and power are important for sport, but also the aging athlete as power is one of the least trained and most important aspects of maintaining health and overall performance. Anaerobic […]
The first time I saw these series of exercises was in Spring Training of 2014 when my mentor, Matt Krause, started with the Yankees. Catcher, Brian McCann came in and stated his low back felt “a bit off”. Matt instructed him to lay lengthwise on a foam roller with his head and low back supported […]
Team training plays an important role in a team’s success. Team training allows a group of like minded athletes to work together in a fun and competitive environment. A team works toward a common goal…total world domination. I’m kidding….improvement! It is not all about the ‘W’, it is about helping athletes improve their abilities in […]
Why is Youth Training important?! Why young people should join! Youth training for adolescents (athletes and non-athletes) can improve their strength and overall health by participating in a well-supervised program. Our coaches at Acumen play an essential role in ensuring proper technique, form, progressions and safety are implemented. Research shows that children and preadolescents who […]
There is a broad trust in society that medical professionals are committed to patient care. For physicians, it is part of the Hippocratic Oath that many recite when in medical school. Even though our commitment to the treatment of disease in our patients is strengthened throughout training and in practice, there is little focus in […]
Many Acumen Clinic patients are interested in Biologic treatments for orthopedic conditions such as knee arthritis, rotator cuff pain and tennis elbow. At Acumen Clinic we balance the enthusiasm for new treatment options (and old ones) and the evidence that supports them. Platelet-Rich Plasma, or PRP is one such treatment that has brought new hope […]
