The Emotional Impact of Injuries
Posted on by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP
As much as we would like to prevent injuries, they do occur. In an ideal world, an injury would not disrupt our regular activities or participation in sport. But many times injuries lead to shifts in our regular activities. For many athletes, this injury can trigger an emotional and mental response.
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Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report 2018: Week 6
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At this point of the football season, most fantasy football players are looking to either maintain their winning record or turn around their losing record.
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The Common and Not So Common Diagnoses PT Can Treat
Posted on by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP
October is National Physical Therapy Month! To help spread the word about the benefits of physical therapy, let’s take a look at some of the common diagnoses and lesser known conditions that physical therapy can help!
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Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report 2018: Week 5
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As fantasy football players enter week 5 of the football season, many are scrambling to fill gaps left in their roster due to injuries and bye weeks.
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4 Common Volleyball Injuries and Treatment Options
Posted on by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP
Volleyball is a fun sport for kids and adults and can be played both indoors and outdoors. However, like most sports, injuries can occur. Read below to learn about some of the most common injuries for the sport and ways to treat them.
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The Top 10 Things You Did Not Know About Physical Therapy
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Ever wonder what there is to know about physical therapy that you don't already know? Here are the top 10 things you may not know about physical therapy.
10. Physical therapists can work in a variety of settings such as hospitals, outpatient clinics, private practices, home health agencies, schools, nursing homes, and even the Emergency Room. (more…)
Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report 2018: Week 4
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We are heading into week 4 of the NFL season and player injuries are starting to impact many fantasy football rosters.
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Minimizing the Risk of ACL Injuries in Athletes
Posted on by Leython Williams, PT, DPT, CMTPT
One of the most feared injuries in all of sports is injury to the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL), yet this continues to be among the most common injuries in active individuals. Even as the latest evidence in injury prevention has decreased the prevalence of some other injuries, ACL tears have continued to be an issue over the years. Many of our friends, family members, and/or favorite athletes have suffered from ACL tears. Thus there have been several studies conducted to get to the core of what actually causes the ACL to tear.
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