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There are many common injuries that athletes sustain within their career. Basketball is a fast-paced game consisting of cutting, sharp movements, sprinting and rapid stops. All of these can result in injury if proper techniques to reduce the chance of injury are not incorporated into a player’s preparation. […]
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 […]
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: 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, […]
The role an athletic trainer plays within a professional sports organization can vary from team to team but one thing never changes, providing the best care for the athletes they treat and work with on a daily basis. Spooner’s Athletic Trainer, Greg Spence, MA, ATC, provides us with a glimpse into his role in […]
Running is one of those sports where you can very easily lace up your shoes, maybe do a few stretches, and hit the road. You can try to say that the “slower” first mile is your warm-up, and that you’ll make it up in stretching after. I’ve been […]
Connective tissue health is not a common concern for fitness training goals, but it should be considered for longevity of training. Tendons, ligaments, and fascia are all connective tissues which are made of collagen, and collagen synthesis is the growth of those tissues. Connective tissue health, such as tendons, play a large role in injury […]
By: Kimberly Wolf-King, PT, DPT
Think about the activities you do every day – getting up and out of bed, lowering yourself to sit, grabbing a dish from the cabinet and putting it gently down onto the counter. All of these tasks require you to work against gravity, meaning they are all eccentric.
You are not alone in your Parkinson’s diagnosis. Outside of the community of those who have Parkinson’s Disease, caretakers, loved ones, friends, physicians, and physical therapists are here to help you in this journey.
Over 60,000 people are diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease each year, and there is research happening […]
Training like an athlete is one thing, but what about the way we fuel our bodies? Nutrition is important for every human, regardless of whether you are a professional athlete or someone who is trying to remain active. Food is not […]
