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Recovery

The True Role of PT for Rehab.

by Eugene Thong on October 21, 2009

I recently sustained injuries to both my shoulders, probably as a result of overuse and chronic trauma (apparently, throwing someone on top of you instead of over you via Morote Seoi hurts your shoulders).  Over the past couple of months, I’ve managed to nurse at least one shoulder back to health, with the other well [...]

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Get Rid of Nighttime Leg Cramps.

by Eugene Thong on June 25, 2008

Tip of the day:
My client Joanne passed along a neat-o Jedi magic trick for defeating the night time leg cramps so prevalent in older folks (I’ve no doubt many of you out there over the age of 50 know what I’m talking about).
The Cure:
Press your thumb into the little divot under your nose (the infranasal [...]

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The Most Overlooked Factor For Maximizing Results From An Exercise Program?

July 15, 2007

A client of mine remarked about NJ governor John Corzine’s speedy recovery from his horrific vehicular accident. She said,
“Well, if I did 4 hours of physical therapy a day, 7 days a week like he did, I’d get better just as quickly .”
No, she wouldn’t have. You can bet your bottom dollar that [...]

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Exercise is a Stressor, or Don’t Work Out When You’re Sick.

June 27, 2006

Had to take the day off today, because I’m sick. Whilst staying home in wonderment of my body’s inability to respond to my CNS commands, I thought to myself that over the weekend I had repeatedly broken one of the Cardinal Rules of Strength Training.
Namely, “Don’t Work Out When You’re Sick.”
The reason, of course, [...]

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Injury Management: What To Do in The First 48 Hours.

April 4, 2006

There’s no other reason for a post of this nature – you guessed it, I hurt myself.
The particular offender this time? Snowboarding.
Step 1. Determine the nature of the injury. Identify the anatomical structures involved, the circumstances surrounding the incident. Interview the hurt individual, if possible, to determine what other complications may be [...]

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DOMS.

February 7, 2006

Day 7 of my return to Brazilian JiuJitsu training, and it appears that the effect of DOMS lingers on. I suppose it will subside soon enough.
DOMS = Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness. Just fancy physiologist talk for that unrelenting muscle ache one gets approximately 48-72 hours post-exercise.
No one’s been able to pinpoint what exactly causes muscle [...]

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The Polyphasic Sleep Cycle. My Life Will Never Be the Same.

October 18, 2005

Monophasic sleep – sleep that occurs in one unbroken stretch, i.e., the usual 7-8 hours most people get every night.
Polyphasic sleep – sleep that is broken down into sections and accumulated throughout the day, i.e., 3 hours at night, a morning nap of 1.5 hours, and a 20 minute afternoon nap. Or, the Ubersleep cycle.
For [...]

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Misadventures in Grappling, or How I Broke My Shit.

August 27, 2005

It seems that injuries are a way of life for a combat athlete. Or for a mere dabbler, for that matter. The latest incarnation of acute trauma occurred during a spirited session of grappling at the good ol’ New York Health and Racquet Club.
Here are some small lessons I’ve learned from that day:
1) A 115 [...]

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