9 Risks for Achilles Tendinopathy The achilles tendon is the largest and strongest in the whole body, however is still commonly prone to injury. The presence of Achilles tendon pain, swelling and an impaired load-bearing capacity can indicate Achilles Tendinopathy. This injury can be very debilitating and make training at full capacity difficult. Understanding the …
Common BJJ Finger Injuries Common BJJ Finger Injuries, are just that….common. Everyone gets them. There is no escape. The advice you have heard over and over again…Ibuprofen, RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation), and tape, they help, however different injuries require different treatment strategies. This post is part 1 in a SERIES of 2. Part …
5 Ways to Help Painful Knees from BJJ Getting some tightness and Painful Knees from BJJ? If so, you are not alone…this is common and happens to the best of us. Most people leave it to go away on it’s own, however being pro-active about it will serve you well. The video above highlights …
Best Conditioning Training for Grappling If you have done any BJJ, wrestling, or other grappling sports, you know how important conditioning is. Whether you have just started, or have multiple years under your belt, conditioning will always play a part in your training. Improving conditioning isn’t an easy task, as it involves improving and sustaining …
Taping Techniques for Anterior Knee Pain Most BJJ and grapplers will experience knee pain at some point in their career. Although there are many causes of knee pain, one of the most common conditions includes patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). This is a just a fancy word to describe pain where the knee cap (patella) meets …
Blood Flow Restriction Training Explained… What Does The Research Say? Blood Flow Restriction Training is the next big thing in sports performance and rehab realm. Actually, it is already here. Put simply, blood flow restriction, or BFR for short, is the use of cuffs to temporarily restrict blood flow while exercising. While this may seem …
CBD Oil, What Are the Benefits? CBD oil companies seem to be popping up every other day. Lately, CBD oil brand are at every BJJ competition and/or event, promising a long list of health effects. In particular, the health effects most BJJ athletes are in a constant struggle to manage…Pain, Inflammation, and Injury. Given the …
BJJ Elbow Injuries are of the most common to occur. Among many others, which you can read about here: MOST COMMON BJJ INJURIES Often, these injuries are a result from hyper-extension of the elbow joint, when caught in an armbar. Understanding what structures in the elbow were likely injured is important. Consequently, this knowledge can …
Improve Hip Mobility For BJJ Performance Hip Mobility for BJJ athletes is important to perform optimally and reduce injuries. However, most athletes never consider their hip mobility as potentially limiting their training. Currently, Mobility is a big buzz word within the sports performance realm. Mobility implies having control throughout an entire range of …
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