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Explaining Chris Paul’s right thumb avulsion fracture

Dr. Raj, DPT delves into injury details, return timeline, and some good news Phoenix Suns point god Chris Paul injured his right thumb vs the Houston Rockets and has been diagnosed with an “avulsion fracture”. The injury An avulsion fracture means a muscle/tendon chipped off a piece of bone. Based on where he was immediately […]

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Kawhi Leonard’s knee injuries and why he needs load management

Dr. Rajpal Brar, DPT details Los Angeles Clippers’ superstar Kawhi Leonard’s history of knee injuries – which includes right knee quadriceps tendinopathy, a right quadriceps hematoma, and left patellar tendinopathy – and why he uniquely needs load management to optimize his health in the short and long-term.

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Dissecting De’Aaron Fox’s grade 3 ankle sprain, “indefinite return” & three timeline scenarios

Dr. Rajpal Brar, DPT details Sacramento Kings’ guard De’Aaron Fox’s grade 3 (complete rupture) ankle sprain, three potential timelines to shed light on his “indefinite return”, and risks moving forward.

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Comparing Trae Young’s and Myles Turner’s ankle sprains: Same diagnosis but different timelines?

Dr. Rajpal Brar, DPT details Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young’s and Indiana Pacers big Myles Turner’s grade 1 inversion ankle sprains, including injury details and three potential reasons why Young was given a “day to day” timeline whereas Myles Turner was ruled out for two weeks.

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Zion Williamson’s right knee lateral meniscus tear: Explaining the surgery & five potential root causes

Dr. Rajpal Brar, DPT details New Orleans #1 pick Zion Williamson’s right knee injury, including injury details, the surgery, his return timeline, five possible underlying causes, and risks specific to a lateral meniscus tear.

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The most effective way to prevent ankle sprains: Strength training (Part 2/2)

Ankle sprains are far too common and account for the most time lost to injury. Dr. Rajpal Brar, DPT – in a two part series, this is part 2 – explains how to prevent them by using neuromuscular training and strength training.

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The most effective way to prevent ankle sprains: Neuromuscular training (part 1/2)

Ankle sprains are far too common and account for the most time lost to injury. Dr. Rajpal Brar, DPT – in a two part series, this is part 1 – explains how to prevent them by using neuromuscular training and strength training.

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