Posted on December 4, 2020 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP
Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome is more commonly known as “Shin Splints.” This syndrome describes pain on the front and side...
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Posted on October 2, 2020 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP
Tumbling athletes, including gymnasts and cheerleaders, place unique demands on their upper body. When tumbling, the athlete places not only...
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Posted on September 18, 2020 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP
Gymnastics is considered a high risk sport for head and neck injuries. A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that...
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Posted on May 22, 2020 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP
Co Authors: Team USA’s Laura Zeng and Evita Griskenas With continued shelter in place orders across the country, many athletes...
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Posted on April 24, 2020 by Amy Bell, PT, DPT
Gymnastics clubs across the country have been closed for several weeks in order to keep everyone safe during the COVID-19...
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Posted on February 3, 2020 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP
Tendinitis is a chronic, overuse type of injury that is common in gymnasts as they perform multiple repetitions of their...
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Posted on November 4, 2019 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP
With many tumbling sports, such as gymnastics and cheerleading, one of the most obvious risks for injury is to the...
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Posted on October 21, 2019 by Kathleen Warner PT, DPT, OCS
Is your goal to learn the splits? Beyond just improving flexibility, this skill can be useful for athletes in a...
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