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Stretch of the Week: Wide Legged Straddle with Wall Assist

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Athletico

We are still targeting the inner thighs for January’s second weekly stretch. This week’s stretch is called the Wide Legged...
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Sever’s Disease in Young Gymnasts

Posted on January 6, 2017 by Amy Bell, PT, DPT

Heel pain is common in young children and it can be attributed to a condition called Sever’s disease. Sever’s disease,...
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Stretch of the Week: Reclined Frog Stretch

Posted on January 4, 2017 by Athletico

Happy 2017! To start off the New Year, we will be stretching the muscles of the inner thigh. Many people...
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Stretch of the Week: Hamstring Stretch with Pilates Ball

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Athletico

It is hard to believe that 2016 is coming to an end already. The final stretch we will be performing...
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Stretch of the Week: Supported Backbend over Pilates Ball

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Athletico

We are in the midst of the holiday season, and this week’s stretch aims to help those who will be...
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Stretch of the Week: Side Stretch with Pilates Ball

Posted on December 14, 2016 by Athletico

The second stretch for December is called the Side Stretch with Pilates Ball. This stretch will impact the latissimus dorsi,...
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Stretch of the Week: Child’s Pose with Pilate Ball

Posted on December 7, 2016 by Athletico

Remember when having a Pilates ball was all the rage? For many, this piece of exercise equipment ended up being...
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Stretch of the Week: Hamstring Stretch and Massage

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Athletico

For the final week of November we will learn a hamstring stretch and massage with the foam roller. You may...
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