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Cross Country Skiing: Benefits and Injury Risk

Posted on February 22, 2018 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

Cross country skiing or “Nordic Skiing” gets to shine in the spotlight every four years with the Winter Olympic coverage....
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The Risk of ACL Injuries in Baseball

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Mike Headtke, PTA, NASM-CES, NASM-BCS

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are typically associated with sports like soccer or football, however these injuries can occur in...
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At-Home Exercises for Skiers

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

Skiing is a great winter sport for people of all ages. However as with any sport, there is a risk...
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Tips for Preventing Common Skiing Injuries

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

Skiing is a popular outdoor winter activity that we tend to hear a lot about during the Winter Olympic Games....
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Who is at Risk for Jumper’s Knee?

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

Sports that involve high levels of running and jumping can leave athletes at increased risk for certain injuries. Basketball is...
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Importance of Lower Extremity Strengthening for Overhead Athletes

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

Overhead athletes play a variety of sports, including baseball, lacrosse, football, volleyball and even tennis. These athletes require power and...
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The Common Cold: When Athletes Should & Should Not Train

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

It is estimated that the average adult has between 1 and 6 colds each year,1 but athletes who engage in...
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US Soccer: U-17 MNT World Cup in India

Posted on November 10, 2017 by Athletico

Athletico Athletic Trainers Tyler Harris and Barrett Jones recently had an amazing opportunity to join the U-17 Men’s National Soccer...
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