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Common Spring Sports Overuse Injuries in High School Athletes

Posted on March 16, 2022 by Jessica Blum, ATC

Contrary to what the snow on the ground has told you, spring sports are ramping up at the high school...
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Importance of Off-Season Exercises: 3 Rest Based Exercises to Improve Weaknesses

Posted on March 2, 2022 by Chelsea Silva, PT, DPT

I’d like you to take a minute and picture a car. Imagine driving that car for an entire year without...
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What Does Preventative Physical Therapy Look Like?

Posted on February 23, 2022 by Brian Whittington, PT, DPT, CMTPT

Most of us had our first experience with physical therapy after we sustained an injury or underwent surgery. It should...
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Active Recovery Tips for Gymnasts

Posted on January 24, 2022 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

Gymnasts participate in their sport all year round and multiple days per week. A gymnast performs multiple repetitions of skills...
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5 Exercises to Improve Core Strength for Cheer Stunting

Posted on December 8, 2021 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

The core is the foundation for your entire body. Your core is much more than just abdominal muscles; the core...
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4 Ways Cheerleaders Can Get Higher Jumps

Posted on October 25, 2021 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

Many cheerleaders want to achieve higher and more powerful jumps. Jumps take practice and repetition. Jumping also involves the whole...
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Preventing Injuries from Video and E-Gaming

Posted on September 10, 2021 by Shelia M. Tenny, OTR/L, CHT

With the increased popularity of gaming, otherwise known as eSports, or video gaming, there is increased potential for repetitive injuries...
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The Importance of Muscle Hydration

Posted on August 23, 2021 by Tanner Neuberger, PT, DPT, TDN Level 1

Water is one of the essential nutrients we can consume and vital to every cell in our body. The human...
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