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This image shows an ultrasound transducer secured over the posterior lower leg using a fixation device to allow consistent imaging during movement or loading tasks. This setup enables the assessment of dynamic tissue behavior, including muscle and fascial displacement, which can be analyzed to evaluate fascial gliding and interlayer motion.

Fascial Gliding and Ultrasound: A New Way to Measure Recovery in Athletes

Ultrasound is evolving beyond static imaging. This article explores how fascial gliding can be quantified using motion tracking and what this reveals about tissue behavior, recovery, and performance. A shift from structure to measurable tissue mechanics.

Carlos Jimenez

Apr 273 min read

Ultrasound image of the supraspinatus tendon with region of interest and Fourier spectrum analysis demonstrating collagen organization using peak spatial frequency radius (PSFR).

Rethinking Supraspinatus Tendon Thickness: Ultrasound Interpretation in Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy

Supraspinatus tendon thickness does not always indicate pathology. Learn how to interpret ultrasound findings in rotator cuff tendinopathy using a clinical reasoning approach.

Carlos Jimenez

Apr 64 min read

Anatomical illustration of the Achilles tendon showing the gastrocnemius, soleus, and tendon structure relevant to Achilles tendinopathy and musculoskeletal ultrasound evaluation.

Achilles Tendinopathy: Why the Clinical Exam Still Matters in the Era of Ultrasound

Musculoskeletal ultrasound has transformed how clinicians evaluate Achilles tendinopathy, but new research suggests clinical examination still plays a critical role. This article explores the relationship between tendon structure, pain on palpation, and how ultrasound findings should be interpreted in sports medicine practice.

Carlos Jimenez

Mar 314 min read

Clinician performing musculoskeletal ultrasound on the ankle using a linear probe

Why More Practice Isn’t Enough to Master MSK Ultrasound

You can practice MSK ultrasound consistently and still feel unsure. This reflection explores why repetition alone isn’t enough — and how feedback and guidance change everything.

Carlos Jimenez

Mar 242 min read