MauroCastilloMD

That first ankle roll in college didn’t feel like much — just another sprain. But three years later, after re-injuring the same joint, I realized something was wrong. I developed Chronic Ankle Instability (CAI) — the silent performance thief no one talks about. In the NBA, where milliseconds and millimeters matter, CAI quietly robs explosiveness, stability, and longevity. Every NBA fan has seen it happen: a player comes down from a rebound, lands on another player’s foot, and rolls his ankle....

Chronic Ankle Instability in Basketball: The Hidden Threat to Athletes and Coaches - Mauro Castillo, M.D. That first ankle roll in college didn’t feel like much — just another sprain. But three years later, after re-injuring the same joint, I realized something was wrong.

As I shared a couple of days ago on LinkedIn, the only religion I follow when working as a sports performance coach is results. “Will this tool or approach bring me closer to or further away from my desired result?” -That is the question I always ask myself, and how I approach the training with my athletes is no different....

How Micro-Dosing Workouts Improve In-Season Athlete Performance - Mauro Castillo, MD In-season training poses a challenge for coaches: how to maintain strength, speed, and skill without overtaxing players and micro-dosing might solve it.

Just shared a new article on my website (maurocastillomd.com).

To me, warm-ups are essential. They reveal a lot about an athlete's dedication and respect for their body. Those who take the time to properly prepare will perform better and longer.

Don’t be that guy/girl skipping your warm-ups. Respect your craft from top to bottom.