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Understanding Lower Extremity Injuries in Cheerleaders and Gymnasts

Posted on February 24, 2025 by Ashley R. Kelley, PT, Cert DN, AIB-VRC

Cheerleading and gymnastics are incredibly demanding sports requiring strength, flexibility, and precision. Yet, they also carry a significant risk of...
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Why Does My Hand Fall Asleep at Night?

Posted on July 6, 2022 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

Numbness and tingling in your hand can be described as “your hand falling asleep.” But what does this really mean?...
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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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Debut Marathoner: Avoiding Red Lights in Your Marathon Training

Posted on July 18, 2017 by Karen Shanahan

Many marathon runners will experience injuries due to things such as overtraining, poor footwear and muscle imbalance. In fact, data...
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Common Overuse Injuries in Young Athletes

Posted on February 17, 2017 by Athletico

Children are susceptible to certain injuries because their growth plates are still open. Sever’s Disease, Osgood-Schlatter or Sinding-Larson-Johannsen (SLJ), and...
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Tips for Keeping Your Feet Dancing Through the Holidays

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Athletico

The Nutcracker is the most iconic holiday ballet performed by ballet schools and professional companies around the world. For optimal...
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