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Injuries

19 03, 2026

What a Sports Physical Therapist Wants Basketball Players to Know

2026-03-19T15:06:07-07:00

By Charles Deneen, PT, DPT, ATC, FAFS

Basketball Demands a Lot From Your Body — Here’s How to Stay Healthy

If you play basketball at a competitive level, your schedule fills up fast. Strength training, practices, skill work, games, and tournaments stack on top of each other, and the season rarely slows down.

Over time, it’s usually […]

What a Sports Physical Therapist Wants Basketball Players to Know2026-03-19T15:06:07-07:00
6 11, 2025

Gymnasts: How Do You Know It’s Time To See A PT?

2025-11-06T13:27:53-07:00

By Kenzie Fauset, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS

You’ve hit your kip a thousand times, but today it feels off. Your beam series is shaky, your landings aren’t as solid, and skills you’ve nailed for months suddenly feel harder. That’s not just a tough mental day in the gym, it could be your body telling you […]

Gymnasts: How Do You Know It’s Time To See A PT?2025-11-06T13:27:53-07:00
30 10, 2025

Returning to Sport After Knee Surgery: It’s Not Just About the ACL

2025-10-30T12:34:17-07:00

By: Adam Duncan, PT, DPT

Everyone loves to talk about ACL injuries, and truly, we as physical therapists unfortunately see a lot of them. But if you’ve had knee surgery for a different kind of injury of the knee, (like a MCL or PCL injury), your recovery matters just as much. These injuries come with […]

Returning to Sport After Knee Surgery: It’s Not Just About the ACL2025-10-30T12:34:17-07:00
21 08, 2025

Hockey Hits Hard: How to Stay Healthy On the Ice

2025-08-25T10:14:20-07:00

By Aaron Reinhardt, Physical Therapist, Hockey Dad, and Lifelong Hockey Player

Hockey is fast, physical, and thrilling—but that same intensity makes injuries part of the game. As a physical therapist, hockey dad, and player, I’ve seen it from every side: the bench, the clinic, and the ice. I’ve taken the hits, guided my son through […]

Hockey Hits Hard: How to Stay Healthy On the Ice2025-08-25T10:14:20-07:00
24 07, 2025

ACL Injury Prevention and Optimal Post-Op Rehabilitation

2025-07-25T08:27:07-07:00

By: Torrey Foster, PT, DPT, OCS, FAFS, CSCS

When people think about ACL injuries, they usually think about surgery and rehab, but reducing the risk of an ACL injury is just as important. Not just for younger athletes, but for every athlete. Why? Because ACL recovery is a long road. It’s not like an ankle […]

ACL Injury Prevention and Optimal Post-Op Rehabilitation2025-07-25T08:27:07-07:00
5 06, 2025

Tennis Elbow Can Happen to Anyone, But Can It Be Treated?

2025-06-05T13:09:49-07:00

By: MacKenzie Watterson, OTD, OTR/L
You don’t need a racket to get tennis elbow! This painful condition sneaks up on anyone who repeats the same arm motions. Whether gardening, painting, writing, typing away at your keyboard, or even just holding a phone often in the office, these repetitive […]

Tennis Elbow Can Happen to Anyone, But Can It Be Treated?2025-06-05T13:09:49-07:00
24 04, 2025

How to Keep Overhead Athletes Strong

2025-04-24T12:33:14-07:00

By: Becca Sutton, PT, DPT, MSC, ATC

Did you know baseball pitchers can throw over 100 pitches in a single game? Or that volleyball players generate forces up to three times their body weight with each spike? Did you know that swimmers can complete over 2,000 strokes per practice? All of these repetitive motions put […]

How to Keep Overhead Athletes Strong2025-04-24T12:33:14-07:00
23 01, 2025

Caring for the Competitive Dancer Who Never Stops

2025-01-27T17:29:08-07:00

By: Kimberly Wolf King, PT, DPT

If you’re a competitive dancer, you know there’s no such thing as an off-season. Competitions, classes, conventions, company rehearsals, master classes—it’s a constant, year-round cycle. And while you might love every moment of it, that non-stop grind can take a serious toll on your body.

Unlike other athletes, dancers don’t […]

Caring for the Competitive Dancer Who Never Stops2025-01-27T17:29:08-07:00
4 12, 2024

How does PT help Climbers?

2026-03-30T11:53:35-07:00

By: Carly Szemerey PT, DPT

When I first grabbed a pair of climbing shoes in 2016, I had no idea how much it would change my life. From outdoor adventures to indoor sessions, climbing quickly became more than a hobby—it became a passion. Now, as a physical therapist and fellow climber, I’ve turned that passion into […]

How does PT help Climbers?2026-03-30T11:53:35-07:00
14 11, 2024

Supporting Our Veterans: The Crucial Role of Physical Therapy

2026-03-20T17:08:26-07:00

By: Valentine Munoz-Sanchez, PT, DPT

Acknowledgement: To the Veterans or friends/family of Veterans reading this blog, THANK YOU for your service!

When veterans transition from active duty to civilian life, their challenges aren’t just about finding a new career or adjusting to a new lifestyle. For many, a significant physical and emotional toll is carried over from […]

Supporting Our Veterans: The Crucial Role of Physical Therapy2026-03-20T17:08:26-07:00