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Ultrasound in Sports Medicine: Seeing Muscle Healing in Real Time
Ultrasound is redefining how sports clinicians track muscle healing. This post highlights how modern imaging can visualize recovery phases, monitor vascular changes, and guide safe return-to-play after rectus femoris and hamstring injuries. Real cases show how ultrasound bridges anatomy, biology, and rehab timing.
Carlos Jimenez
Oct 283 min read


Ultrasound vs MRI for Rotator-Cuff Tears: What the Evidence Really Shows
A 2021 meta-analysis comparing ultrasound and MRI found that musculoskeletal ultrasound offers equal diagnostic accuracy for full-thickness rotator-cuff tears when performed by trained clinicians. With real-time dynamic assessment, lower cost, and immediate access, ultrasound is redefining shoulder evaluation in sports medicine serving as the first-line tool for diagnosis, communication, and early rehabilitation.
Carlos Jimenez
Oct 193 min read


When “Ankle Sprain” Isn’t a Sprain: A Hidden Extensor Digitorum Longus Tear
A 25-year-old soccer player presented with ankle pain after an inversion injury. High-resolution ultrasound revealed a rare partial tear of the extensor digitorum longus with fascial rupture and myofascial herniation—findings missed on MRI. Dynamic scanning was key to diagnosis.
Carlos Jimenez
Oct 142 min read


Ultrasound in Foot & Ankle Overuse Injuries
Discover how musculoskeletal ultrasound helps detect stress fractures, tendinopathy, and plantar fascia injuries earlier than X-rays. A safe, portable, and cost-effective tool, ultrasound is transforming foot and ankle overuse injury management
Carlos Jimenez
Sep 83 min read


Quadriceps Proximal Third Injuries: What Ultrasound Reveals
Proximal quadriceps injuries are complex. Learn how ultrasound reveals direct vs indirect head tendon damage for better RTP decisions.
Carlos Jimenez
Aug 273 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 100 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


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


Introduction to Creating Sports Medicine Dashboards Using Google Tools
Create dynamic sports medicine dashboards with Google Forms, Sheets, and Looker Studio. Learn to collect, organize, and visualize data easy.
Carlos Jimenez
Jul 12, 20243 min read
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