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What do we actually know about treating and training the female athlete? Did you know there is limited information on how to treat best treat the female athlete? According to a recent study where 6 top sports medicine journals were reviewed from 2017-2021, only 9% of all studies […]
By: Cassidy Hammons, PT, DPT, Ankita Kelkar, PT, DPT, Juan Renoj Juanta, PTA
Whether you are new to working out or if you are an expert, group fitness classes that utilize High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and circuit training area a great way to gain cardiovascular and muscle strength while […]
One of the most common injuries to occur in volleyball are ankle sprains. If you look at a single volleyball team, it’s likely that you’ll see many of the athletes with ankle braces either being worn to try and prevent an injury or to help stabilize the ankle […]
Growing up in Michigan, winter sports dominate the culture. When I was 8 or 9 years old, my grandfather took me out on the slopes to snowboard for the first time, and it was incredibly frustrating. I had a hard time picking it up quickly, and- as any […]
By: Matthew Clark, PT, DPT
The reason you get on a bike can be wildly different from someone else. Your friend may enjoy riding to work to save money on gas. Your parent may be just getting on a bike to ride around the neighborhood and stay active as they age. You may want to challenge […]
Written by: Maria Kline, PT, DPT
I started racing triathlons in 2014. Before that, I was a runner. I had a race cancelled, and I personally wanted to have something on my schedule, so I signed up for a sprint triathlon. I had one month to figure out how to bike and swim […]
It’s great to feel 100% ready for your next training session or competition. Whether you’re training for a triathlon, preparing for a CrossFit competition, planning an epic climbing weekend, or looking to crush it in your weeknight volleyball league, you’re pushing your body hard and need to balance training stress and recovery.
Any hindrance to your […]
By: Sam Gesicki, PT, DPT, and Carly Szemerey, PT, DPT
Bouldering. Lead climbing. Top rope. Sport. Free solo. Trad. Speed. There is so much terminology just surrounding the different disciplines of climbing and so little time. In the 2020 Olympics, the disciplines of climbing were broken down into three categories: bouldering, sport (lead), […]
Attention Runners!
On your mark… get set… ouch?
Race season is finally here! After all the early mornings, long runs, ice baths, and miles and miles logged, it is finally time to race! By now your blisters have hardened, your sock tan line is blinding, and your body is fit and ready to compete.
But first, here’s a […]
Your youth athletes keep you BUSY. Between school, practice, games, tournaments, and more, it can be overwhelming at times. Adding an injury to this is not only stressful for the athlete– it’s stressful for you, too.
Your athlete is taken out of the game they love so much. And they’re in pain. As their parent, you […]
