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4 Foot Strengthening Exercises for Gymnasts

Posted on July 7, 2021 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

Foot injuries can occur when playing sports but a shoe or cleat can often protect the foot from injury. Some...
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5 Exercises to Help Low Back Pain in Golfers

Posted on June 28, 2021 by Matthew Ventimiglia, PT, DPT, CMPT, IMPACT Fellowship Candidate, Dry Needling I

Golf is like any other sport or physical activity, regardless of how often you play or skill level, there are...
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No Big Toe, No Big Deal?

Posted on June 16, 2021 by Heather Strickland, B.S., PTA

Walking, running, jogging, dancing, are all functional activities we do daily without thinking about it. They simply come second nature...
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Strength Training Considerations for Youth Athletes

Posted on June 9, 2021 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

As young kids’ participation in sports increases, strength training in youth athletes also continues to be seen more frequently. Strength...
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Thrower’s Shoulder: Somewhere Between a Flexible and Stable Place

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Erik Krol, MOT, OTR/L

The start of the spring season means that it is finally time for many athletes to implement off-season drills, workouts,...
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Knee Injuries Seen in Gymnasts

Posted on March 19, 2021 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

Knee pain in young gymnasts is a common complaint. Many times these young athletes begin having pain due to overuse...
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6 Tips to Remain Healthy During a Modified Gymnastics Season

Posted on February 22, 2021 by Athletico

The ongoing pandemic has changed many of our everyday lives – including those of athletes, many of which had to...
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9 Exercises to Help Overhead Athletes Prepare for their Season

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Tanner Neuberger, PT, DPT, TDN Level 1

Overhead athletes are required to have tremendous strength and stability in not only their shoulder, but their entire body. The...
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