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4 Performance Tips for Overhead Athletes

Posted on February 28, 2020 by Malvika Sampath, PT, DPT

Training for overhead athletes oftentimes includes performing repetitive overhead activities in order to improve power and strength in their dominant...
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Fitness Level and Injuries – Lower Back

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Athletico

With a new year comes a new you! Many people are working towards their fitness goals at this point in...
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Do knee braces or sleeves work for knee osteoarthritis?

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Athletico

Knee osteoarthritis (breakdown of articular cartilage along the joint surfaces) is rampant in the aging population. Some statistics show nearly...
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5 Upper Extremity Overuse Injuries in Growing Athletes

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Athletico

Young athletes today are often practicing three to four hours a day, four to five times per week.  Weekends are...
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6 Tips for a Healthy High School Gymnastics Season

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Athletico

The gymnastics and cheer seasons’ are underway! Check out our second blog focusing on staying healthy during the gymnastics and cheerleading season....
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Wrist Pain in Gymnasts and Cheerleaders

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Athletico

The gymnastics and cheer seasons’ are picking up intensity! Check out our first of two blogs focusing on staying healthy...
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Video Gait Analysis: What All Runners Should Know

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Athletico

Have you ever heard the term VGA or Video Gait Analysis mentioned by your physical therapist and wondered what he or...
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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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