Posted on May 26, 2023 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP
If you’re a gymnast, you know the pain and inconvenience of sustaining a rip. Rips are a common and painful...
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Posted on September 14, 2022 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP
Foot and ankle injuries can occur during various sports, but a shoe or cleat may protect the foot from more...
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Posted on July 22, 2022 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP
Gymnastics is a unique sport where athletes spend a large amount of time on their hands. Handstands, tumbling, rings, and...
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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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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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Posted on December 4, 2020 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP
Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome is more commonly known as “Shin Splints.” This syndrome describes pain on the front and side...
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Posted on October 2, 2020 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP
Tumbling athletes, including gymnasts and cheerleaders, place unique demands on their upper body. When tumbling, the athlete places not only...
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Posted on September 18, 2020 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP
Gymnastics is considered a high risk sport for head and neck injuries. A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that...
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