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.
How Stress Hijacks an Athlete’s Brain
Have you ever noticed that the calmest and most composed athletes are often the best? There’s a reason for that.
Is Weed a Performance Enhancing Drug?
A look at the science behind how marijuana impacts the body, and what its use could mean for athletes.
The Dangers of Early Sport Specialization
Playing only one sport from a young age can have major consequences.
How LeBron Cheats Father Time
The methodology and mentality of the man who wants to play forever.
What’s to Blame for the NFL’s ACL Problem?
Looking at three possible culprits causing the NFL’s annual slew of preseason ACL tears.
How Power Agents Became the New Power GMs
The current iteration of the Golden State Warriors are a bonafide dynasty and powerhouse in the NBA world. The Los Angeles Lakers are on...
How to Fix FIFA’s Concussion Protocol
Four years after letting down its players in Brazil, FIFA proved once again that they don't take concussion symptoms seriously. Let's change that.
Do Headers In Soccer Lead to Brain Injuries?
England's Raheem Sterling lobs the ball to the far post having picked out Delle Alli, who rises to meet the ball and powerfully heads...
Soccer’s Concussion Epidemic
Brain injuries in football get all the headlines, while soccer creeps in the shadows.
The Science Behind Bone-Headed Plays
How stress and anxiety in high-pressure moments interfere with memory and decision-making.