If you have surgery coming up, you’ve probably already thought about pre-op appointments, lab work, arranging help at home, and maybe even a few nervous Google searches at 2 a.m. the night before. But there’s one important step many people overlook, and it can make a significant difference in your […]
By: Robert Prince, PT, DPT, ATC/L, CSCS
You’re sprinting on your typical route, and everything feels great. Then suddenly, you feel a grab at the back of your thigh that makes you drop mid-stride. What do you do next?
This exact scenario happens often, and hamstring strains are one of the most common injuries I treat […]
By Rebekah Hibbert, Spooner Director of Sports Medicine
The following is an excerpt from a lecture by Rebekah Hibbert, Director of Sports Medicine at Spooner, presented at The Huddle 2026 Online. Access the full session by purchasing The Virtual Huddle on our website to earn 14 CEUs.
Let me take you […]
By: Spooner Rockwall
Runner’s high is real. So is tracking every mile on Strava, carb loading before a big race, and discovering you can go further than you ever thought possible. So when hip or groin pain shows up, most runners assume it’s soreness and keep going. That’s usually where the problem starts.
Hip and groin […]
Whether it is traveling for work or pleasure, our goals don’t change just because our routine is disrupted with sightseeing, meetings, and meals out. In only 20 minutes, start your day off right with this energizing lower body and core workout. The best part – you only need one to pack one piece of equipment!
By: Tyler Gulla, PT, DPT
Youth athletes now work a 9–5. The commitment level is there, even if the paycheck isn’t.
The landscape of youth sports has grown far beyond local rec leagues. Now it includes travel ball, private instruction, intense training schedules, showcases, and even sport-specific academies. For baseball athletes especially, the workload adds up […]
By: Makenna Sallade, OTD, OTR/L
One of the biggest misconceptions I run into as a hand therapist is that a wrist fracture is a “wait it out” kind of injury. You get a cast, you rest, and eventually things go back to normal. I want to walk through why that’s not really how it works […]
By Torrey Foster, PT, DPT, OCS, FAFS, CSCS
If you’ve ever felt a sharp pinch reaching overhead, struggled through a bench press, or noticed discomfort during pushups, there’s a good chance shoulder impingement is part of the problem. It’s one of the most common complaints physical therapists see in athletes, active adults, and gym-goers, and […]
By: Angela Gonsalves PT, DPT, PRPC
When most people think about pelvic floor physical therapy, they may associate it with working together during pregnancy or recovery after a baby is born. And while that’s a huge part of what our pelvic health therapists can help with, there’s a conversation that doesn’t happen nearly enough, which is, […]
There is something special that happens when you bring together people who are relentlessly committed to helping athletes perform, recover, and thrive. That was The Huddle Sports Medicine Conference.
From the moment attendees walked through the doors at On Jackson in downtown Phoenix, the energy was undeniable. Conversations started before the first session. New connections formed over coffee. […]
