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Posted on July 27, 2018 by Athletico
As summer starts winding down, dancers are getting ready to transition to the fall program season. Preparing for the season’s big shows means long hours spent at rehearsals on top of other responsibilities, such as academics, work and household duties.
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Posted on July 20, 2018 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP
You wait all week for the weekend and when it finally arrives it’s rainy! Or extremely hot! For the weekend warrior, this can put quite a damper on your weekend plans.
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Posted on July 13, 2018 by Athletico
Calf stretching, ice and activity modification are commonly used as treatment for those who suffer from Achilles tendinosis. However, when traditional treatment fails to relieve symptoms, the problem may be in the diagnosis.
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Posted on July 9, 2018 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP
Did you know arthritis is not only found in the elderly? That’s right, kids can get arthritis too.
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Posted on July 3, 2018 by Athletico
Fireworks are the highlight of any Fourth of July celebration, but there are also plenty of ways to celebrate the holiday during the daytime. From enjoying time at a local park to taking a dip in the pool, read below to discover four activities that you may want to incorporate into your holiday celebration this year.
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Posted on June 29, 2018 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP
Weekend warriors are those that complete vigorous workouts and recreational activities on weekends with minimal physical activity during the rest of the week.
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Posted on June 27, 2018 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP
Moving day is finally here! Whether you are moving apartments, bought a new home, are moving cities or to a new state, moving is exciting and nerve-racking but it does not have to be injury inducing. Many injuries that occur during moving happen quickly without warning. Here are some tips to protect your body from injury while you are moving into a new home:
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Posted on June 20, 2018 by Sarah Canciller
Once competition and tryout seasons are over, you may be thinking it is time to relax until next season… but this is incorrect! Offseason months are the perfect months to make sure you and your team are healthy and ready for a great season next year.
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