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Tips for Tackling Golfer’s Elbow

Posted on July 5, 2024 by Andrew Cassidy, PT, DPT

As a physical therapist, I see many athletes who experience a golfer’s elbow, medically referred to as medial epicondylitis. This...
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Foot Injuries in Rhythmic Gymnasts

Posted on May 31, 2024 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

Rhythmic gymnastics is a sport in which gymnasts perform on a floor with an apparatus: either a hoop, ball, rope,...
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A Guide to a Bullet Proof Core for Overhead Athletes

Posted on May 10, 2024 by Paige Gibbens, PT, DPT, MHA

While overhead sports rely heavily on our upper extremities (shoulders, elbows, and wrists), the core is often forgotten as a...
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Returning to Cheerleading After a Concussion

Posted on March 22, 2024 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

Cheerleading is a competitive, fun, and popular sport for many ages. Competitive cheerleading can start as young as five years...
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Benefits of an Arm Care Program for Overhead Athletes in the Off-Season

Posted on December 22, 2023 by Vanessa Retondo, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC, CSCS

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. We’re hanging up our bats and gloves, coaches are making their rosters...
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Seven Health Benefits Of Taking Your Workouts To The Great Outdoors

Posted on October 13, 2023 by Andrew Cassidy, PT, DPT

Regular exercise is key to a long and healthy life. While there are countless exercise styles, methods, and equipment, the...
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How To Avoid Injury In Competitive Swimming

Posted on October 11, 2023 by Zach Kirkpatrick, PT, MPT, SCS

A common misconception about swimming is it is not considered an overhead athlete sport due to the total body nature...
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3 Hand Injuries Commonly Seen During The Football Season

Posted on October 6, 2023 by Erik Krol, MOT, OTR/L

The fall season is a wonderful time of year for annual traditions. With fall comes back to school, which also...
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