CrossFit Athlete Injuries

Research on CrossFit Athlete Injuries: What We Need to Know

In this episode of the Performance Plus Podcast, Zachary Long discusses critical insights from two research studies on CrossFit injuries. He highlights the common injury sites, including the shoulder, knee, and lower back, and emphasizes the importance of technique in preventing injuries. The conversation also covers the relationship between training duration, competition level, and injury risk, providing valuable information for …

TRT and Tendon Pain

The Relationship Between TRT and Tendinopathies

In this episode, Zachary Long discusses the implications of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) on tendinopathies, drawing from recent research and clinical observations. He highlights the increasing prevalence of TRT prescriptions and its correlation with tendon injuries. The conversation delves into the physiological effects of TRT on muscle mass and strength, as well as strategies to mitigate the risk of tendinopathies …

Shoulder Health for CrossFit Athlete

Shoulder Health for the Fitness Athlete

For the fitness athletes participating in sports, such as CrossFit, understanding how important shoulder health is to your long-term performance is vital. Far too often, limitations and mobility, strength, and technique during various CrossFit movements result in excessive strain being placed on the shoulder. This is one reason why the shoulder is one of the more frequently injured areas of …

Is CrossFit Dangerous

E39 – Is CrossFit dangerous? What does the literature say?

Is CrossFit dangerous? When this question is posed in most settings, the resounding answer will be yes. If you follow Performance Plus, you know that we proudly support the CrossFit training methodology, BUT for the sake of being honest with ourselves, we decided to answer this question in the most honest way we know: by looking at the literature. On …

tendinopathy

S3E3 – How To Fix A Tendinopathy

On this Performance Plus Programming podcast episode, Dr. Zach Long and Coach Johnny B dive deeply into treating tendinopathy injuries for the fitness athlete. Tendinopathy Podcast Topics: The difference between tendinopathy and tendonitis Why athletes get tendinopathy How to treat a tendinopathy Why Inflammation is a normal process in the body How to find the right medical provider to get …

knee pain with squatting

Knee Pain While Squatting with Dr. Zach Long (DPT)

We’re back! After a long time off, the Performance Plus Podcast returns for another season of sharing helpful information for fitness athletes. This week Dr. Zach Long and Coach Johnny B sit down to dissect knee pain while squatting. This condition is commonly referred to as Patellar Femoral Pain Syndrome in the medical community. The diagnosis refers to non-specific pain …

fixing a hip shift in a squat

How to Fix a Hip Shift in a Squat

Many athletes have a hip shift during their squats where they shift their body weight towards one side during the lift. This can often be a difficult and frustrating issue to resolve. In this video, we’ll break down how to fix a hip shift during squats by examining how pain, strength, and mobility can all contribute to this issue. Many …

shoulder pain with snatches

Shoulder Pain with Snatches

One of the most common complaints we hear fitness athletes dealing with is shoulder pain during snatches or overhead squats. If you need help improving your snatch positioning or reducing shoulder pain, check out this video for a few great tips!   Shoulder Pain with Snatches Transcript Hey everybody, Zach and Pamela from performanceplusprogramming.com and today, we’re talking about shoulder …

Deadlift mobility requirements

S2E3 – Why Rounded Back During A Lift Won’t Hurt You

Today we are talking about the general fear people have around rounding their back while lifting.  Recently we saw a popular influencer who put a video up of a golfer rounding his back over as he reached into the hole to pick a golf ball. The IG personality claimed said golfer would herniate the discs in his spine from picking …