Author: Dr. Georgios Kakavas, on behalf of the author team. Clinicians regularly encounter patients whose post-operative X-rays are unremarkable yet who have satisfactory postoperative results and improved range of motion. However, weeks or months later, these patients are unable to achieve full knee extension, experience difficulty activating the leg during stair ascent, and demonstrate persistent […]
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What Is Neuroplastic Periodization and Why Does It Matter for Tendon Injuries?
Author: Georgios Kakavas PT OMT PhD Introduction Tendinopathy remains one of the most persistent and challenging conditions in sports medicine. Traditional rehabilitation often emphasizes tendon loading and strength training but may overlook central nervous system adaptations that affect movement control, pain perception, and long-term outcomes. A new evidence-based framework, called neuroplastic periodization, proposes a holistic, […]