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Real-Time Clarity: MSK Ultrasound Transforming Sports Medicine Practice
Discover how portable MSK ultrasound is empowering sports medicine professionals with on-the-spot injury triage, dynamic movement assessment, and precision-guided interventions. From the sidelines to the lab, learn why this “next game-changer” is revolutionizing athlete care and research.
Carlos Jimenez
Aug 2, 20253 min read


Rethinking Ankle Injury Evaluation: Why Ultrasound Is Changing the Game
Based on the 2025 narrative review by Hattori et al. in Diagnostics When it comes to ankle injuries—especially in athletes—we’ve...
Carlos Jimenez
Jul 29, 20252 min read


Reimagining Athlete Monitoring: Why It Was Time to Put This on Paper
After years working in sports medicine on fields, in clinics, with athletes at every level I kept returning to one simple question: Are...
Carlos Jimenez
Jul 16, 20253 min read


The Role of Ultrasound in Managing Soccer Injuries And Why It Belongs in Every High-Performance Environment
Ultrasound is transforming how clinicians diagnose and manage tendon injuries in athletes. This non-invasive, real-time tool allows for dynamic assessment of structures like the Achilles tendon—helping to differentiate between tendinosis, partial tears, and complete ruptures while guiding safe return-to-play decisions.
Carlos Jimenez
Apr 18, 20254 min read


How AI Learns from Ultrasound: A Step-by-Step Workflow
As a clinician, I’ve spent years interpreting musculoskeletal ultrasound images at the bedside. While this skill is crucial, I often...
Carlos Jimenez
Apr 3, 20256 min read


Bridging AI and Ultrasound: My First Machine Learning Project in Injury Recognition
Clinician performing an ultrasound scan on a patient’s knee, with imaging displayed on a portable screen.
Carlos Jimenez
Mar 10, 20255 min read


Is 9 Months Really the “Sweet Spot” for ACL Return to Sport? A Critical Look at the Evidence
Competitive athletes are 3x more likely to return to sport within 9 months after ACL reconstruction compared to recreational athletes.
Carlos Jimenez
Mar 2, 20258 min read


Can AI Really Predict Sports Injuries? The Truth About AI in Sports Medicine
A futuristic digital wireframe representation of athletes running on a sports field, symbolizing AI-driven biomechanics tracking, performanc
Carlos Jimenez
Feb 17, 20255 min read


The Pathway to Earning Your RMSK Certification: A Comprehensive Guide
RMSK certification is the gold standard in musculoskeletal ultrasound, signifying expertise and commitment to high-quality patient care.
Carlos Jimenez
Jan 22, 20253 min read


Ultrasound Screening in Soccer: A Game-Changer for Injury Prevention?
Discover how ultrasound screening can prevent injuries, save MLS teams millions, and keep players performing at their best.
Carlos Jimenez
Jan 10, 20250 min read


The Present and Future of ACL Rehabilitation: Force Plate Testing in Outpatient Clinics
Force plate testing reveals persistent deficits in jump height, RSI, and strength post-ACLR, highlighting key rehab targets.
Carlos Jimenez
Dec 29, 20244 min read


My Jump 2 App vs. Force Plates: Balancing Benefits, Limitations, and Clinical Solutions
Optimize My Jump 2 app in clinical settings with solutions for accuracy, training, and advanced evaluations. Empower your practice!
Carlos Jimenez
Dec 9, 20243 min read


Recovery is Not a Formula: Exploring Complex Load Management and Recovery Strategies in Sports Medicine
Recovery isn’t a formula. Inspired by Gabbett and Oetter’s research, this blog explores the need for tailored, complex recovery strategies.
Carlos Jimenez
Nov 25, 20245 min read


Hamstring Muscle-Tendon Adaptations to Resistance Training: Insights and Applications for Practitioners
Targeted resistance training with Nordic Hamstring and Hip Extension exercises can significantly improve muscle strength
Carlos Jimenez
Sep 19, 20243 min read


The Comeback Curve: How Injury Risks Surge After Return-to-Play in Football
Injury risk after return-to-play: Discover how severity and position affect recovery in football.
Carlos Jimenez
Sep 15, 20242 min read


Turning Research into Action: A Shiny App for Hamstring Injury Prevention and a New Way to Share Complex Ideas
Explore how a new Shiny app visualizes hamstring injury risk factors, turning complex research into actionable insights for sports medicine.
Carlos Jimenez
Aug 27, 20242 min read


Harnessing the Power of R: Creating Custom Diagnostic Ultrasound Reporting Tools for Sports Medicine
Discover how R Studio and Shiny revolutionize diagnostic ultrasound reporting with customizable, interactive, and professional tools.
Carlos Jimenez
Aug 20, 20242 min read


Tracking Hamstring Strain Injury Recovery: Athlete's Rehabilitation Journey
Combining data and clinical knowledge, our Looker Studio dashboard tracks Cristiano Ronaldo’s hamstring rehab for a safe return to play.
Carlos Jimenez
Aug 5, 20242 min read


Introducing the Tendon Pain Monitoring Dashboard: Revolutionizing Sports Medicine with R Studio
“Using R Studio, the Tendon Pain Monitoring Dashboard leverages linear regression, EWA, and reactive coding for advanced sports medicine
Carlos Jimenez
Jul 30, 20244 min read


The Importance of Assessing Tendon Tissue and Its Impact on Health
Assessing tendon tissue early helps personalize treatments, prevent injuries, and improve mobility.
Carlos Jimenez
Jul 25, 20243 min read
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