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During hamstring injury rehab, does it matter if you start lengthening (eccentric) exercises earlier or later in the program?

During hamstring injury rehab, does it matter if you start lengthening (eccentric) exercises earlier or later in the program? Research reviewed: Early versus delayed lengthening exercises for acute hamstring injury in male athletes: a randomised controlled clinical trial

Arsenal RB Takehiro Tomiyasu underwent surgery for a right knee injury that has ruled him out for the season. I explained the most likely injury based on video review and potential return timeline.

Expert Explains Takehiro Tomiyasu Knee Injury & Potential Timeline Arsenal injury expert Dr. Raj, DPT explains Arsenal versatile RB Takehiro Tomiyasu injury vs Sporting in the Europa league, including what the injury most li...

Anthony Davis has been diagnosed with a “stress injury” in his right foot and given an “indefinite timeline”. I explained what that means and why it’s good news/

https://youtu.be/egzZ92O5GWs

Anthony Davis remains out with a foot injury but there’s still no official update. What is going on? Why is it taking so long to hear what is wrong with Anthony Davis? Well, because foot injuries can be complicated. I explained.

Anthony Davis Injury - NO TEAM UPDATE! What's going on? Expert Explains Lakers injury expert Dr. Raj, DPT explains the lack of official Anthony Davis injury update including multiple reasons for the delay and what it might mean |...

Lakers’ C Thomas Bryant has made an immediate impact on both ends of the floor since returning form thumb UCL surgery. I broke down the film.

Lakers Breakdown | Thomas Bryant’s return & immediate impact Lakers Breakdown - Youth basketball coach and Los Angeles Lakers expert Raj breaks down the film on Lakers’ C Thomas Bryant and the immediate impact he’s mad...

Portland Trailblazers G Damian Lillard is currently out with a grade 1 strain to his right soleus muscle. I took a closer look at the injury including why it can be a tricky rehab and return to play timeline.

Expert Explains Damian Lillard Injury (Soleus) & Return Timeline Portland Trailbalzers injury expert Dr. Raj, DPT explains guard Damian Lillard injury (grade 1 soleus strain) including a closer look at the injury, return t...

RB Leipzig attacker Christopher Nkunku has damaged the LCL on his left knee and will miss the World Cup. I took a closer look at the injury including potential return timelines and key confounding variables.

Expert Explains Christopher Nkunku Injury (LCL tear) & Return Timeline Bundesliga injury expert Dr. Raj, DPT explains RB Leipzig attacker Christopher Nkunku injury (left knee LCL tear) suffered during training with the French na...

Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane suffered a “grade 2 sprain of his right big toe” vs the Twolves and has been out since. I took a closer look at the injury, return timeline & why it can be an annoying injury for basketball players.

Expert Explains Desmond Bane Injury (grade 2 big toe sprain) & Timeline Memphis Grizzlies injury expert Dr. Raj, DPT explains guard Desmond Bane injury (grade 2 sprain of hallux) including a closer look at the injury, return time...

Moroccan & Marseille midfielder Amine Harit suffered a severe looking left knee injury vs Monaco and was stretchered off. I gave my initial thoughts and the latest updates on his injury status.

Expert Explains Amine Harit Injury (Severe Left Knee Injury)| How Bad? Football (soccer) injury expert Dr. Raj, DPT explains Moroccan & Marseille midfielder Amine Harit injury vs Monaco including initial thoughts and the latest ...

Lakers’ wing Troy Brown Jr has started off the season well and was inserted into the starting lineup due to his unique profile. I broke down the film on his start and why he’s a potential building block for the club.

Lakers Breakdown | Troy Brown Jr Early Szn Returns - Building Block? Lakers Breakdown - Youth basketball coach and Los Angeles Lakers expert Raj breaks down the film on Lakers’ wing Troy Brown Jr early in the season and why he...

Chelsea & England international Ben Chilwell injured his left hamstring vs Dinamo Zagreb & had to be helped off the pitch. I explained the injury, early signs, and potential return timeline scenarios.

Expert Explains Ben Chilwell Injury (Hamstring) & Timeline Scenarios Chelsea injury expert Dr. Raj, DPT explains Ben Chilwell injury (left hamstring) vs Dinamo Zagreb including early signs, return timeline scenarios, and the l...

Tottenham & South Korean forward Son Heung-Min suffered a facial fracture around his left eye & will require surgery. I explained the injury, key determinants of his timeline and a recent comparison example.

Expert Explains Heung-Min Son Injury (Left Facial Fracture) & Timeline Tottenham injury expert Dr. Raj, DPT explains South Korean attacker Heung-Min Son injury (left facial fracture “around the eye” per the club) vs Marseille in...

Bayer Leverkusen & German national starlet Florian Wirtz returned to team training following his left ACL surgery. With less than a month left until the World Cup, I explained key factors that will influence his odds of playing.

Can Florian Wirtz Return For The World Cup? Expert Explains Key Factors Can Florian Wirtz return for the World Cup? Bundesliga injury expert Dr. Raj, DPT explains Bayer Leverkusen & German national starlet Florian Wirtz odds of p...

Lakers rookie forward Cole Swider - whose shooting they could use - is out with a “navicular stress reaction of his right foot”. I explained what that means and key return to play factors.

https://youtu.be/Wam7NiH6lS8

Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka has played in a lot of minutes over the past 2 years but manager Mikel Arteta - when asked yesterday - said he pushes Saka to be ready every third day. Is that possible? I explained.

Does Arsenal's Bukayo Saka Need A Rest? Expert Explains 3 Key Factors Bukayo Saka | Arsenal injury & fitness expert Dr. Raj, DPT analyzes Mikel Arteta’s comments on Bukayo Saka needing rest and explains three key factors that g...

Lakers guard Dennis Schroder and center Thomas Bryant both had surgery on thumb injuries. I explained the likely procedure and potential return timeline, with recent comparison examples.

Lakers News | Expert Explains T. Bryant & D. Schroder Thumb Injuries Lakers news | Dr. Raj, DPT explains Lakers guard Dennis Schroder’s and center Thomas Bryant’s thumb injuries including the likely procedure and potential ret...

Liverpool & Portuguese international Diogo Jota was stretchered off in the closing moments vs Manchester City. I explained what we know about the injury thus far and what will determine his return timeline.

Expert Explains Diogo Jota Injury (Calf) & Timeline | Out for World Cup? Liverpool injury expert Dr. Raj, DPT explains Portuguese international Diogo Jota injury vs Manchester City (calf injury) including return timeline scenarios...

Lakers’ guard Kendrick Nunn missed last season with a knee bone bruise but has shown in pre-season why the team was so excited to sign him last summer. Lets take a closer look at the film.

Lakers Breakdown | Kendrick Nunn's Pre-Season - It's Redemption SZN Lakers Breakdown - Youth basketball coach and Los Angeles Lakers expert Raj breaks down the film on Lakers’ guard Kendrick Nunn during the 2022-23 pre-season...