By: Becca Sutton, PT, DPT, MSC, ATC
Whether you’re going up for a rebound in basketball, spiking in volleyball, or going up for a header in soccer, your vertical jump can change the game. Without the right strength and mobility, athletes often compensate with poor mechanics that can limit performance and even increase injury risk.
Becca […]
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 […]
If you’re trying to juggle school, club, and training, you’re not alone. A lot of athletes feel like they have to pick one or the other. The truth is, you can do all three. You just need a plan. Let’s walk through what that actually looks like, step by step. […]
By: Payson Staats, Spooner Scottsdale Personal Trainer
Starting your fitness journey can feel overwhelming—like there’s a “right” way to do it or a checklist you have to follow. But most of those plans fall apart because they don’t leave room for real life. Building healthy habits doesn’t have to be rigid or intimidating, it can […]
By: Dylan Miles PT, DPT
Let’s be honest: you thought pickleball was going to be a laid-back way to stay active. A few friendly games, a little cardio, maybe make some new friends. But a few matches in, you’re sprinting (yes, sprinting), lunging, twisting, and diving for shots you never saw coming—and suddenly, your knees, […]
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 […]
Let’s be honest
By Jess Elis, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, COMT, CSCS, FAAOMPT
Speaker and Attendee of The Huddle
This year’s Huddle gave me the chance to step back and re-evaluate how I approach athlete care. As someone who’s used to focusing on just the top priorities, it was good for me to […]
By Ernie Atkins, CSCS, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at the Spooner Sports Institute
NIL Deals, College Recruiting, and Instagram Highlight Reel Promotion. It feels like the level of high school sports just keeps rising and rising, and it can feel hard to keep up without a road map or guide. But the good news […]
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 […]
