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Stretch Rx for Achieving the Splits

Posted on October 21, 2019 by Kathleen Warner PT, DPT, OCS

Is your goal to learn the splits? Beyond just improving flexibility, this skill can be useful for athletes in a...
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Ankle Strengthening for Tumbling Athletes

Posted on September 23, 2019 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

Gymnasts and cheerleaders are two types of athletes whose sports require tumbling. Tumbling can range from cartwheels to more complex...
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Best of Luck: Recovering from Injury and Retiring at 29

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, Astym Cert.

The sports world was caught off guard last Saturday night when news broke that Indianapolis’ quarterback Andrew Luck was retiring...
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Best Exercises for Tennis Players

Posted on August 27, 2019 by Athletico

Injury risk is a reality of any sport, and tennis is no different. More than 41 percent of elite tennis...
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What is Swimmer’s Shoulder?

Posted on August 7, 2019 by Athletico

Swimming – whether for recreation, for exercise, or as part of an organized team – is well known as a...
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Common Hip and Groin Injuries in Hockey

Posted on July 31, 2019 by Athletico

Hip and groin injuries are some of the most common injuries in hockey due to the mechanics of the skating...
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Is Back Pain Common in Cheerleading?

Posted on July 5, 2019 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

Cheerleading is a common sport in high schools and universities but it is also popular as a competitive all-star sport....
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Beyond the Arm: 3 Ways to Maximize Performance in Overhead Athletes

Posted on June 17, 2019 by Athletico

As the weather warms up, many athletes are heading to the baseball and softball fields for a summer packed with...
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