By Charles Deneen, PT, DPT, ATC, FAFS
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 […]
By Kaitlyn Keyser, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC, CSCS, Clinic Director of Spooner Sports Institute, Ernest Atkins, CSCS, and Brian Bettner PT, DPT, and Clinic Director of Spooner Mesa Gateway
In the recovery process, you may hear the phrase “trust the process.” At Spooner, while we do believe this is true, we would also […]
By: Austin Kitteringham, CSCS, FAFS, Titleist Performance Institute Power 2 Certified professional
Most golfers have felt that shift. The body starts to feel a little tighter; rotation does not come as easily, and swings that felt smooth early in the round takes more effort as fatigue builds. Or maybe, they are beginners that can’t quite […]
By: Brad Day, PT, DPT, FAFS
When most people think of physical therapy, they think about muscles, joints, and bones. But there’s another system in the body that plays a major role in how we move and feel, and it often flies under the radar. It’s called fascia.
Understanding fascia can help explain why some patients […]
By Payson Staats, FIT Trainer
What’s better than training with a pro who knows wrestling, not just from books, but from stepping onto the mat and knowing the work firsthand? Payson Staats wrestled the majority of his life, pushing through tough practices and training. Now, as a Performance and Personal Trainer at Spooner, he combines […]
Whether you’re powering through a dragon boat race, gliding across the water in a kayak, or enjoying a peaceful morning on a paddleboard, preparing your body before you hit the water is key to performance and injury prevention. Paddling demands strength, endurance, and mobility, making a proper warm-up essential for […]
By: Elli West, OTD,OTR/L and Derrick DeBenedetto, PT, DPT, CAFS
Climbing pushes both your body and mind to new limits, whether you’re bouldering, sport climbing, or speed climbing. Each discipline comes with its own unique challenges, but one thing every climber can agree on is the importance of a solid warm-up.
Unlike other sports, climbing demands […]
For gymnasts, dancers, and cheerleaders, flexibility is often seen as the ultimate advantage. Being able to hit 180-degree splits, have beautiful lines, and contort the body to flip and jump in the air can make all the difference in performance. But what if that extreme flexibility is actually working against […]
By: Alix Sigrist, PT, DPT, CSCS
No Pain, No Gain! Right? When looking for direction on how to train for a sport or what exercises you should do to enhance strength, there doesn’t seem to be a lot of guidance on just how much you should train (especially in terms of reps and sets), and […]
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 […]
