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The Benefits of Playing Multiple Sports – Staying Active

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

Sports play an important role in many children’s developmental years. Participation in athletics can help children learn motor control, patience,...
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Offseason Training Tips for Overhead Athletes

Posted on January 27, 2020 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

Baseball, softball, lacrosse, football, volleyball and tennis players all use overhead throwing in their sports. These athletes require power and...
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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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5 Health Tips for Your Next Trip to the Ballpark

Posted on July 28, 2017 by Athletico

Baseball season is in full swing, but some of the hottest and most humid days of the year are still...
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3 Traits of a Successful Pitcher

Posted on June 9, 2017 by Paul Kohler, MS, OTR/L, CHT

Henry Chadwick is credited with creating the first baseball statistics in the late 1800’s.1 To gauge a batter’s success, he...
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Baseball and Softball: Pain After Pitching

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Paul Kohler, MS, OTR/L, CHT

Some discomfort in the throwing arm is common after a pitching session. After all, consistent overhead throwing is hard on...
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6 Stretches to Help Cardinals Fans Keep Cheering

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Athletico

As the 2019 baseball season begins, the St. Louis Cardinals’ Mascot Fredbird called up his favorite Athletico Physical Therapist Laura...
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Exercises for an ACL Injury

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Athletico

Have you ever injured or torn your ACL ligament? We’ve got the exercises and stretches for you! Athletico’s Dave Heidloff...
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