Do psychological, cognitive, and contextual factors influence rehab outcomes in Achilles tendinopathy?

This week I talk about a feasibility cohort study which sought to determine whether a larger cohort study addressing this question would be feasible. Listen to hear some interesting preliminary findings.  Merza, E.Y., Pearson, S.J., Mallows, A.J. and Malliaras, P., 2023. The relationship between …

Does high load and high strain exercise have any benefit for Achilles tendinopathy?

We have known for a while that type of exercise intervention (e.g. intensity, frequency, etc) does not seem to influence self-reported outcomes such as pain. Maybe all the benefits from exercise are explained by non-specific effects, or maybe exercise has benefits that do not depend on the type of …

Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy - the forgotten tendinopathy

This week, I had an engaging conversation with Anthony Nasser, an up-and-coming researcher on tendinopathy who recently completed his PhD on proximal hamstring tendinopathy. Our discussion covered the reasons for the lack of research attention towards this condition, the current state of evidence, …

How useful is palpation for diagnosis and assessment?

Palpation can be useful for the diagnosis and assessment of tendinopathy, but there are limits. This is because non-painful tendons can be tender, and tenderness in painful tendons seems to be very slow to get better.  Link to Evidence for Improvement in Local but not Diffuse Pressure Pain Thresho…

Muscle and tendon tuning and implications for tendon rehabilitation

Interesting perspective paper from Arampatzis et al talking about how we should consider tuning of muscle tendon unit in terms of muscle strength and tendon stiffness when considering training for specific groups. 

Achilles forces during common rehab exercises and habitual activities.

This talking tendons episode will discuss a study by Igor Sancho, PhD, assessing Achilles forces during common rehab exercises and habitual activities and how this relates to reported pain among runners. Some interesting implications for practice. Achilles tendon forces and pain during common reha…

Unwind with Beautiful Relaxing Music - Stop Overthinking, Stress Relief Music, Sleep Music, Calming Music

Stress can have a negative impact on our mental and physical health, but you can easily relieve stress and find inner peace by listening to calming music. Calming music is specifically designed to reduce your heart rate, blood pressure, and stress hormone levels in your body. It can assist you in r…

Sip and Study: Cozy Coffee Shop with Smooth Piano Jazz for Relaxation and Productivity

Flowing piano Jazz music is an excellent way to unwind while also increasing productivity. Jazz piano's soothing melodies and gentle rhythms create a relaxing and peaceful atmosphere that helps to reduce stress and improve focus. Jazz piano music is an excellent choice for anyone who is working, st…

Unwind with 2 Hours of Soothing Meditation Music

After a long day, meditation music is an excellent way to relax and unwind. Meditation music can help you achieve a state of calm and tranquilly, whether you're looking to de-stress, improve your focus, or simply find a moment of peace. Meditation music, with its soothing melodies and gentle rhythm…

Why Fear of Feelings is Making Us Sick - Amanda Goodfellow - Founder of Agile Mind

Hi it's Andy Martin here, I thought I'd jump on and share this TEDX talk from Amanda Goodfellow - Founder of Agile Mind.  She works with some of the biggest companies in Australia and her programs, mentorships and retreats have been developed draw upon her 25 years of experience in corporate roles…