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Medic

A collection of 10 posts

A hand pictured holding a cold pack in the finger and toe injuries feature.

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Finger & Toe Injuries

Recognize finger and toe injury warning signs, stop training, seek appropriate care, and rebuild movement and strength after assessment.

Leonardo da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man illustration used in the original Anatomy 101 article.

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Anatomy 101 for the Jiu Jitsu Athlete

Dr. John Park explains the bones, muscles, tendons, cartilage, and ligaments involved in jiu-jitsu, and what happens when these tissues are injured.

Injury, Pain and the Healing Process

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Injury, Pain and the Healing Process

A look inside the body’s healing process—from inflammation and tissue repair to rehabilitation and the gradual return to jiu-jitsu training.

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Ask The Doctor

Q: My girlfriend won’t let me touch or kiss her after I roll. She’s afraid of catching something, I have to shower before she’ll even see me. Is her fear warranted? Many people worry about catching diseases from rolling or dirty equipment, especially Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aurues,

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Finger Tape

You may have seen some guys at your school tape their fingers before class or watched jiu-jitsu stars like Michael Langhi and Andre do battle with a grip full of tape. Have you ever wondered why these guys tape their hands and how to do it correctly? This guide

I Sweat, You Sweat, We All Sweat!

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I Sweat, You Sweat, We All Sweat!

Anatomy 101 for the Jiu Jitsu Athlete

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Anatomy 101 for the Jiu Jitsu Athlete

Master the art of jiu-jitsu and you have mastered the science of anatomy. Understanding how the body moves and knowing what positions make us strong, and our opponents weak, is what jiu-jitsu is all about. Equally important is to know our anatomy and understand the components of the

Pain… The Good and the Bad!

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Pain… The Good and the Bad!

Pain is a daily occurrence in some form or fashion all over the world. Have you ever heard this saying? "There's good pain and there's bad pain." As a physical therapy specialist, I see people who have pain, which makes them unable to do

Considerations of Wrist Injuries: What You Should Know

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Considerations of Wrist Injuries: What You Should Know

Soothe Those Aching Joints

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Soothe Those Aching Joints