Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background of Trent Saylo
02:16 Journey into Basketball and Physical Therapy
05:20 Transition to Specializing in Tendons
08:06 Research Initiatives at IMG Academy
10:11 Understanding Tendon Health and Assessment
13:13 Utilizing Advanced Imaging Techniques
16:14 The Role of Structure in Tendon Health
19:25 Navigating the Divisive Nature of Imaging in Tendon Care
22:16 Communicating Imaging Results to Patients
25:21 Case Studies and Practical Applications of UTC
33:06 Exploring UTC in Clinical Practice
36:22 Understanding Tendon Injuries and Healing
41:12 The Role of Structure in Tendon Health
44:02 Assessing Tendon Functionality
51:39 Rehabilitation Strategies for Tendon Health
59:51 Navigating Compression and Loading in Rehab
01:07:44 The Importance of Interdisciplinary Collaboration
01:10:47 Upcoming Tendon Summit and Future Directions

Takeaways

Trent Salo transitioned from basketball to specializing in tendon health.
The importance of understanding tendon health is multi-dimensional.
The Tendon Lab focuses on both clinical care and research.
Evaluating tendon structure and function is crucial for rehabilitation.
UTC scans provide valuable insights into tendon health.
There is ongoing debate about the correlation between tendon structure and pain.
Effective communication with patients about imaging results is essential.
Bilateral imaging is important even if only one side is symptomatic.
MRI can be useful for differential diagnosis in tendon issues.
UTC scans can help identify specific pathologies in tendons.
Understanding partial tears versus tendinopathy is key in treatment.
Timeframes for tendon healing are still being researched.
Assessing tendon function includes various strength tests.
Rehabilitation approaches should be tailored to individual needs.
Volume in rehabilitation can significantly impact tendon healing.
Compression in rehabilitation should be approached with caution.
Understanding mechanical thresholds is important for tendon adaptation.
Collaborative learning among disciplines enhances tendon research.
The Tendon Summit aims to foster dialogue and collaboration in tendon health.

Trent on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trentsalo/

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Trent on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trentsalo/

Tendon Lab Website: https://www.thetendonlab.com

Traverse City Tendon Summit: https://www.traversecitytendonsummit.com

Notes: https://jackedathlete.com/podcast-166-achilles-and-patellar-tendons-with-trent-salo/