A 32-year-old woman is going to yoga classes 5 days a week. A 41-year-old-woman is training to perform better in her next triathlon. A 28-year-old woman is going to her CrossFit gym 3 or more days a week. These women are extremely active; they are athletes leading a healthy lifestyle and doing what they love, […]
By: Sam Gesicki, PT, DPT, TSAC-F, and Carly Szemerey, PT, DPT
Climbers have an almost unique dedication to their sport. It is not uncommon to stumble into the gym and hear one or two climbers discussing what injuries have been bugging them for the past day, week, month, or even year.
No climber wants […]
Gymnastics is a sport that requires agility, flexibility, and strength. It is multi-disciplinary including events like balance beam, uneven bars, vault, and floor. Each event requires different sets of skills and strengths for the athlete to perform their best. We talked to Alyssa Hixon, PT, DPT, a physical therapist, a gymnastics coach […]
By: Carrie Yaeger, PT, DPT, PRPC
Life after ovarian cancer may come with mixed emotions. Relief from beating cancer. Fear of recurrence. Worry and uncertainty about the symptoms you are now experiencing. Navigating life after cancer isn’t always straightforward. Familiar spaces can feel unfamiliar, including your own body.
Pelvic floor therapy can help you […]
Youth athletes are getting stronger every year. However, while they are growing, they are still at risk of injury. So, what can be done to help them stay on the field?
On the Sports Medicine Team at Red Mountain High School, Spooner therapist Brian Bettner, PT, DPT, saw a consistent lineup […]
By: Paul Arthur, PT, DPT, SCS, COMT, ATC
Think about how you sit at a desk, in the car, or on the couch scrolling on your phone. Your shoulders are possibly rotated forward, creating a hunched back, and your head in a forward position. […]
By: Nick Thomas, MS, ATC, CES, PES, Chip Gosewisch, CSCS, RSCC, FRCms, and Charleston DeLa Cruz, CSCS, USAW-1, FRSC, FRCms
If you are building a house, the foundation impacts everything. A solid foundation allows for a strong house that will be able to be built properly and stand the test of time. A weak foundation […]
Children are often asked what they would like to be when they grow up. Among many job titles, “professional athlete” is often listed. What is different about that title, though, is that children, parents, and coaches take steps to try to make that childhood dream a reality. Part […]
Returning to normalcy after a concussion can take time. Being able to move your head without the sensations of spinning or being able to read or look at a screen without difficulty can seem far away. Everyday life has a great deal of stimuli that comes our way. Our brains are receiving all of these […]
By: Anthony Celio, PT, DPT, COMT, FAFS
Between the impact from hitting rocks, powering through corners, and even the stress of simply pedaling, your body and your bike go through a lot on the mountain. You need to be ready for the hard climbs and fast downhills that each trail offers. Your back, […]
