The PJF Podcast: Elite Sports Performance 054: Tendon Science with Jake Tuura, Jumpers Knee Rehab, Achilles Tendon Pain and More
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Oct 30, 2023 Jake Tuura, a tendon science expert, discusses various topics including patellar tendon pain, Jumper’s Knee rehab, the risk of other injuries, the benefits of collagen, free play vs structured training, risk of injury outside movement bandwidth, the impact on tendons after age 30, circadian rhythm for athletes, power phase for rehab, benefits of 2 sessions a day, and the impact of deconditioning on muscle and tendon performance.
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Jake's Tendon Journey
- Jake Tuura's obsession with tendons stemmed from his own struggles with patellar tendinopathy while pursuing basketball.
- Multiple unsuccessful treatments, including surgery, led him to explore heavy loading, which ultimately resolved his pain.
Prehab and Initial Pain
- Don't preemptively worry about patellar tendinopathy if you don't have it; focus on playing and lifting.
- Address tendon pain if it persists for more than a few days, but avoid overthinking short-term discomfort.
Tendon Strengthening and Body Weight
- Corrective exercises alone won't prevent jumper's knee; prioritize strength training and gradual workload management.
- Maintaining a healthy body weight is crucial for tendon health, especially when increasing jump volume.