By: Ben Kelto, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS and Samuel Gesicki, PT, DPT
On and off season, athletes push themselves to their physical limits. Track athletes challenge human capabilities of speed. Gymnasts defy physics. Soccer players meld agility and control to push themselves to perform their best. All athletes push the barriers of human […]
Author: Eric Brown, PT, DPT, COMT, OCS
All pickleball players have a story of what first got them out on the court. Some may have a story of a friend, who was already addicted to the game, begging them to come be their partner. Others may have wanted a social or active outlet and found […]
By: Annoushka Ranaraja, PT, DPT and Devin Miller, FMS, FIT Trainer
The brain is the center of human function. It controls every function and process you can think of – both consciously and automatically. It’s intricately involved in everything, and we want to keep our brains as healthy as possible for the duration of our lives.
Archery is a great way to challenge yourself mentally and physically. It not only is an excellent workout that is hard to master, but it is also a great way to test your patience and focus. It poses the challenge of accuracy, distance, and the importance of form. Form directly […]
By: Khristian McGinley, PT, DPT
It is common for parents and caregivers to hear that toe walking in children is “normal” and that their child will naturally “grow out of it.” The reality is that there is always an underlying reason that a […]
By: Jarad Brisbin, PT, DPT, CAFS
In sport and in daily life, it is impossible to entirely prevent injuries, as there are too many variables outside of our control. However, it is important to control the variables that we can because when ignored they can lead to injury or athlete breakdown. Proper sleep and recovery, balanced […]
By: Jarad Brisbin, PT, DPT, CAFS
JJ’s popped knee moments after it happened.
Returning to sport following a traumatic injury can be a tricky process, no matter the injury. There is no “protocol” or template to follow, there are countless variables to account […]
By: Alix Ungaretti, PT, DPT, CSCS
When the first thing you see is the steam coming off of the water, dew clinging to the lane lines, and you hear the gentle pulsing of the water into the gutters, guided by the winds of the morning, there is always the thought of “how is coach making […]
by: Cassie Olson, PT, DPT, CSCS, FAFS, Spooner Ahwatukee
Flag football has long been excluded from the typical list of sports, particularly for women, even though the sport provides many benefits for athletes. Athletes gain skills in teamwork, confidence, and problem-solving, as well as the physical benefits that come with exercise and nutrition. Specifically, […]
By Chip Gosewisch, CSCS, RSCC, FRCms and Bekah Hibbert, MS, ATC
When it comes to the throwing arm, many variables contribute to an athlete’s continued development. Stance, arm slot, and hand placement are just a few examples that may change over the course of an athlete’s career. One thing that does not change, regardless of […]
