Sumo Level 1
The following exercises are a research based program developed by Dr. Nessler and which have been show to reduce the risk for ACL injuries in athletics. This series is specific to BJJ and MMA athletes and not only reduce risk…
Dynamic Lunge Level 3
The following exercises are a research based program developed by Dr. Nessler and which have been show to reduce the risk for ACL injuries in athletics. This series is specific to BJJ and MMA athletes and not only reduce risk…
Dynamic Lunge Level 2
The following exercises are a research based program developed by Dr. Nessler and which have been show to reduce the risk for ACL injuries in athletics. This series is specific to BJJ and MMA athletes and not only reduce risk…
Dynamic Lunge Level 1
The following exercise is a part of a research based program developed by Dr. Nessler that has been shown to reduce risk for ACL injuries in athletics. For more information on prevention programming, please see our website at www.combatathletescienceinstitute.com.
Injury Prevention in Grappling Sports – Part IIIb
Over the last couple of weeks, we have discussed neck injuries in grappling sports. Specifically, we have talked about some different mechanisms for neck injuries, how all neck injuries are not the same. We discussed what some of the signs…
Injury Prevention in Grappling Sports – Part IIIa
Last week, we began our discussion on neck injuries. We discussed some basic neck anatomy as well as come common mechanisms for neck injuries in Jiu Jitsu. One major take away was that all neck injuries are not the same…
Injury Prevention in Grappling Sports – Part III
Last week, we discussed how early intervention for injuries in Jiu Jitsu is critical to prevent a minor injury from becoming a major injury which will keep you off the mats much longer. We talked about several ways you can…
Injury Prevention in Grappling Sports – Part II
Last week, we began our discussion on what we can do to reduce the incidence of injuries in grappling sports. Sports like Jiu Jitsu, the injuries are going to occur, it is the nature of the sport. How often they…
Injury Prevention in Grappling Sports
As a physical therapists, injury prevention specialist and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner (5 1/2 years), I am often asked to evaluate fighters, consult with practitioners on rehab with fighters and help design injury prevention programs for clubs or fighters. This…