4 Daytime Activities for the 4th of July
Posted on by Athletico
Fireworks are the highlight of any Fourth of July celebration, but there are also plenty of ways to celebrate the holiday during the daytime. From enjoying time at a local park to taking a dip in the pool, read below to discover four activities that you may want to incorporate into your holiday celebration this year.
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Identifying Common Injuries in the Weekend Warrior
Posted on by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP
Weekend warriors are those that complete vigorous workouts and recreational activities on weekends with minimal physical activity during the rest of the week.
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Injury Prevention Tips for Moving Day
Posted on by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP
Moving day is finally here! Whether you are moving apartments, bought a new home, are moving cities or to a new state, moving is exciting and nerve-racking but it does not have to be injury inducing. Many injuries that occur during moving happen quickly without warning. Here are some tips to protect your body from injury while you are moving into a new home:
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Offseason Training Tips for Cheerleaders
Posted on by Sarah Canciller
Once competition and tryout seasons are over, you may be thinking it is time to relax until next season… but this is incorrect! Offseason months are the perfect months to make sure you and your team are healthy and ready for a great season next year.
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Dads, Looking to Improve Your Golf Game?
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Look no further… our Golf Performance Center has you covered!
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4 Weekday Prep Tips for the Weekend Warrior
Posted on by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP
Weekend warriors are those that participate in higher levels of physical activity on the weekends with minimal activity performed during the week. In order to prevent injury, weekend warriors need to be aware of the risks their activity choices make on their bodies.
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Does Kinesio Tape Application Help Following Surgery?
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Following surgery, trauma to the tissues surrounding the surgical site is likely present, resulting in swelling and /or bruising. This can be a hindrance to the recovery and early phases of healing, as it can limit motion, increase pain, and – depending on body part/joint – affect walking and function.
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Minimizing the Risk of Running Injuries with Strength Training
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The days are longer and the weather is finally nicer, which means more people will be out running. Thinking about running a virtual 5k or half marathon this summer? When deciding between which training program to follow, make sure you don't forget to incorporate strength training. Strength training is believed to help with injury prevention in runners.
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