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Many people enjoy cycling as a hobby, but you might not be getting the most out of your cycling performance without the help of a physical therapist. While most of us think that we know how to properly ride, there is much to be gained from learning to ride better from a person trained in…

Teen sports training is pretty common these days as more and more children hope to participate in sports and compete later on. While this is a great goal for adolescents, it is also crucial to understand the effect that this can have on the body. While it may seem as though the body stops growing…

Teen sports injuries are very common as most sports regularly put one's body at risk of becoming injured. Because there are so many possibilities when it comes to types of injury, it is important to understand what could happen as well as what steps should be taken to promote healing.In some cases of teen sports…

Looking for information on minor injuries that are common among young athletes? Parents who have children who participate in sports are always concerned that have their child is going to somehow become injured. While there is always a chance for injury when playing sports, when the parent and child understand what some of the more…

Injuries sustained by early adolescents are very common, especially amongst children participating in sports or living an active lifestyle. The injuries we typically see in this population occur for various reasons. For instance, children tend to have a slower reaction time causing them to be more uncoordinated than adults. There are several factors that increase…

Sports medicine tends to injuries you acquire from engaging in sports. The injuries may be mild or serious. The doctor can determine and treat any tissue or bone damage right away. If you want to find out the common sports medicine treatments for your injuries, here are the details.The most common way to treat sports…

Orthopedic surgery is very common in the world today with around 7 million surgeries being performed per year in the United States alone. Some of the most common orthopedic surgeries performed include knee replacements, hip replacements, shoulder replacements, ACL reconstruction, shoulder or knee arthroscopy, joint fusions and more. With these surgeries comes pain and other…

Cupping is a beneficial therapy used for a variety of things, including discomfort or pain. There are many alternative treatment options that can help lessen or even eliminate the discomfort and/or pain that people go through. Since cupping is one of the more beneficial options, many people are choosing it, including athletes.The premise of cupping…

​​Physical Therapists play a large role in helping golfers, and ultimately, you may really be missing out without one. What can a physical therapist do for you? Physical capabilities can either help or limit your capabilities as a golfer. For example John Rahm was born with a club foot, causing his right foot to be…

While relatively recently becoming popular in Western cultures, cupping is not a new practice. In fact, it is an ancient medical technique that has been used for thousands of years. This form of alternative medicine has been used to treat a variety of different disorders and issues, as well as for relaxation and stress relief.…

While gyms remain closed, we have all had to find alternatives to exercise. In my case, an awesome tool I recently purchased was a Peloton. Peloton provides a tutorial for basic bike fitting, but does not provide personal recommendations for bike adjustments when experiencing discomfort. As a Doctor of Physical Therapy, I found myself wanting…

Our physical therapy clinic provides sports medicine services that aim to improve flexibility, change movement patterns, correct muscle imbalances, and strengthen weak muscles. Physical therapy treatments fall into three main categories: manual therapy, modalities, and exercise and functional training.Sports medicine helps people deal with the stresses that physically demanding sports/jobs place on their bodies. It…