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Returning to Sports After a Distal Radius Fracture: What Athletes Should Know
A fall during sports can turn a routine play into a significant wrist injury. A **distal radius fracture**, commonly caused by landing on an outstretched hand, can affect wrist motion, grip strength, and the ability to safely return to sport. Recovery is not simply about allowing the bone to heal. Athletes also need to restore the movement, strength, and function required for their specific sport. Start Moving When Appropriate For athletes recovering from a surgically repaire

Don Nguyen, PT, DPT, CSCS
Sep 23 min read


Jumper’s Knee in Basketball: Why Your Glutes and Ankles May Be Part of the Solution
Dealing with jumper’s knee or struggling to get back to full-power jumping? Schedule an evaluation with Pure Motion Physical Therapy and Wellness in Arlington, TX to identify the factors affecting your performance and build a progressive plan to help you return to basketball stronger and more confident.

Don Nguyen, PT, DPT, CSCS
Aug 262 min read


Beyond the Dynamometer: Reimagining Strength in Overhead Athlete Rehabilitation
Rethinking strength as a metric not the functional patient goal

Don Nguyen, PT, DPT, CSCS
May 151 min read


ISOMETRIC MID-THIGH PULL
Isometric mid-thigh pull is strongly correlated to performance on dynamic tests such as 1RM (1 repetition max) testing and may be more efficient way to access 1RM without subjecting participants to multitude of exercises. https://www.ptpuremotion.com/_files/ugd/c7a45e_66b063db32f44b88af7fe93503f67671.pdf

Don Nguyen, PT, DPT, CSCS
Apr 28, 20231 min read


FOAM ROLLING (FM) AND ROLLER MASSAGE (RM) CAN PROLONG ACTIVE AND PASSIVE ROM (OCT 2017)
Hodgson et al 2017 found in that replacing half of static stretch times with foam rolling can prolong active and passive ROM of Hip flexion and knee flexion up to 30 mins. This may be applicable for sports that have athletes resting on the bench. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/David-Behm/publication/321141902_Impact_of_10-Minute_Interval_Roller_Massage_on_Performance_and_Active_Range_of_Motion/links/5c713abb299bf1268d1f8278/Impact-of-10-Minute-Interval-Roller-Massage

Don Nguyen, PT, DPT, CSCS
Apr 28, 20231 min read
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