Exercise Science professor, PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences, personal trainer, author, and former American record-holding Paralympic swimmer.
Philadelphia, PA
Joined April 2014
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New Issue just dropped!
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Physios often use surface electromyography (sEMG) studies to guide exercise selection.
But can sEMG really tell us which exercises best target the gluteal muscles?
A recent study suggests the answer may not be as straightforward as many clinicians assume.
In this free Review, @trpollen unpacks the research, explains its key limitations, and highlights what clinicians should consider when interpreting sEMG findings.
Read Review Now: physio-network.com/review/re…
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🔮 Ever wished you could predict ACL injury risk without expensive lab tech?
A novel study shows how 2D analysis can accurately assess limb biomechanics & identify risk
👉 Tap the link to read our full breakdown now:
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Original Article: Straub RK, Powers CM 2025
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Psychosocial factors matter in the RTPerf process following injury. Big thanks to all co-authors on our Psychosocial RTPerf pathway paper journal.aspetar.com/en/archi…… @Aspetar @TheSSTofficial
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Another #publicationalert highlighting the work of so many of our great undergraduate students! 4 decades of #rugby research shows disparities in authorship by gender-with women under-represented.
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🦘 After ACL injury, can hop tests be used to predict the risk of future injury?
🤨 Want to find out want hop tests REALLY tell us?
💯 @trpollen broke down a systematic review we have made it FREE for you!
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👉️ Before you jump to conclusions, read the Research Review of this paper!
✅ Every month we break down the latest research, making it easy to stay up-to-date.
⬇️ Here are 2/12 papers we covered in the new, October issue:
• Asymmetric Running Linked to Pain in Achilles Tendinopathy
• Kinesiotape vs. Low-Dye Tape for Plantar Fasciitis Pain: RCT
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💥 Learn more about a fantastic recent study on this topic with our September Research Reviews!
✅ Every month we break down the latest research, making it easy to stay up-to-date.
⬇️ Here are 2/12 papers we covered in the new, September issue:
• Early vs. Delayed Weight-bearing Post Ankle Fracture Surgery
• Combined Treatments with Exercise & its Impact on Chronic LBP
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💥 We've now published Research Reviews 80 months in a row, leading to over 1000 research breakdowns!
⬇️ Here are 2/12 papers we covered in the new, July issue:
• Jump Test Reference Values for ACL and Non-ACL Athletes
• Traditional vs. Functional Training in Older Adults
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Absolutely awesome evening spent recording the latest episode with @TeddyWillsey and @trpollen for the @PhysioNetwork 🎧
I was absolutely hooked and learnt so much from these guys! Thank you for your time chaps. Our listeners are in for a real treat! #physio #podcast
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Available Online Ahead of Print: The Seated Trunk Control Test (STCT): Investigation of Reliability and Known-Groups Validity Using Individuals Post-Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
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🧠 Keep up the brain gains with the February edition of Research Reviews!
✅ Our experts break down the latest research, so staying up-to-date is easy.
⬇️ Here are 2/12 papers we covered in the new, February issue:
• Load Progression in Rehab for Patella Tendon Injuries
• Prognostic Value of Physical Tests in Achilles Tendinopathy
🚀 Explore all 12 papers now:
🔗 physio.network/february-rese…
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🥵 Fatigue may increase injury risk during recovery periods, so good recovery is key!
👉️ Injury prevention can be a complex topic.
🍿 Level up your knowledge in this area with our Injury Prevention Masterclass by @trpollen
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👀 You need to see the list of papers we reviewed for January's Research Reviews!
💯 Stay on top of the research in 2024.
⬇️ Here are 2/12 papers we covered in the new, January issue:
• Portable Dynamometers for Hip Strength Assessment
• Spinal Manipulation vs Mobilization for Disc Herniation RCT
🚀 Explore all 12 papers now:
🔗 physio.network/january-resea…
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Had a blast today on @whyy Studio 2 with Avi and Cherri discussing precautions for exercising outdoors in the colder months. Layer up, stay active, reap the health benefits!
@JeffersonUniv @ResearchAtJeff
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A new Research Review issue 📕
It features 12 new reviews that will help you keep up to date.
With reviewers like @Valjones2305Val, @ToddHargrove, @SJBPhysio_sport, @SarahHaagPT, @TeddyWillsey, @MelindaM_Smith, @yegphysio, @drjarodhalldpt and @trpollen (to name a few).
Learn more here: physio-network.com/research-…
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When we exercise, endorphins and endocannabinoids act as feel-good chemicals that lower stress hormones. Learn more in "Mind in Motion" — the fourth installment of Jefferson’s yearlong series with the @PhillyInquirer.
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😖 We know how difficult it is to read research as a busy clinician.
📆 Our monthly Research Reviews help you stay up-to-date with ease.
⬇️ Here are 2/12 papers we covered in the new, October issue:
• One-leg rise test: does it reflect quad strength in ACLR?
• Foot muscle activation: functional vs isolated exercises
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📚 A recent research paper sought out to determine if massage guns are actually effective for recovery.
👍 We got @trpollen to break down this fantastic paper and have made our review of it freely available for you!
✅ Check out this FREE review now:
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