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hypermobility

27 02, 2025

Hypermobility in Athletes: Strength Over Stretching

2025-02-27T12:46:58-07:00

By: McKenna Stockton, PT, DPT

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 […]

Hypermobility in Athletes: Strength Over Stretching2025-02-27T12:46:58-07:00
7 12, 2023

Pre-season Ankle Care For The Youth Athlete

2024-10-29T11:37:47-07:00

By: James Beasley, PT, DPT, CSCS

Ankle injuries, and specifically ankle sprains, are the most common injury seen in youth sports. Over 300,000 ankle sprains occur yearly in high school athletes alone, with data showing that the rate of ankle sprains is increasing yearly, particularly in non-contact sports.

As a foot and ankle specialist, the most […]

Pre-season Ankle Care For The Youth Athlete2024-10-29T11:37:47-07:00