Dr. Rajpal Brar
Dr. Rajpal Brar, DPT, is a writer for Grandstand Central with a background in coaching, business, and strategy. He’s the founder of his own sports blog/resource TheInjuryInsight and also writes for SilverScreenandRoll, ThisIsAnfield, and TheDoctorWeighsIn. He’s the owner of 3CB Performance, a wellness and athletic development/performance clinic in West Los Angeles & Valencia, CA.
What is “cupping therapy” and does it actually work?
Cupping therapy came into the public eye when Olympian Michael Phelps was seen with circular bruise-type marks on his scapula (shoulder blade), neck, and shoulder.
The WNBA Travel Accommodations Problem
WNBA players are pro athletes. You wouldn't know that looking at how they're forced to travel.
WNBA, CBS Sports Deal is a Start 23 Years in the Making
The WNBA doubling their national TV schedule is a step in the right direction, but what comes after will be even more important for the league’s success.
The WNBA Lost Its MVP to an Avoidable Injury
Many WNBA players play in Europe to augment their salaries, resulting in year-round basketball and increased risk of injury.
The Darker Reality of Orthopedic Stem Cell Therapy
Orthopedic stem cell therapy may help with issues like tendon injuries and arthritis, but it’s critical you do your homework on providers first.
Rich Paul’s Klutch Sports is Disrupting the Agency World
Klutch Sports and CEO Rich Paul are steadily increasing their foothold in the NBA agency world while shaking up the status quo at every turn.
The Four Pain Rules to Guide Athletes’ Training
Activity and training is all about the right dose to optimize performance while preserving health. These four questions or "pain rules" will help you find that balance.
Quiet Eye Training is the Next Level of Athletic Development
How athletes can improve their hand-eye coordination through quiet eye training, and what that means for sport.
Why Chronic Pain Can Lead to ‘The Yips’
Explaining hitches and alterations in movement via pain science.
Why Medically Cleared Doesn’t Mean Ready to Play
An "all clear" from a doctor isn't the same as being pain– or hesitation–free.