Athletic Injuries Have Increased During the Pandemic

When the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020, schools and workplaces closed across the country. As a result of these lockdowns, team sports were paused at local high schools. For about 6 months, many student athletes participated in minimal activity, meeting once a week or not at all. When restrictions started being lifted, there was…

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Elbows of Spring Sports

For many of us, warm weather heralds a return to playing tennis or golf and we often jump into these spring activities without proper preparation. In our excitement, we do too much too soon in the pursuit of the perfect tennis match or the perfect round of golf. The end result is nagging elbow pain…

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Benefits of Increasing Upper Body Strength

For many adults, a typical workout routine focuses on the lower half or core, whether you enjoy running, dancing or playing sports. Yet a lack of focus on upper-body strength can result in stooped posture or being unable to lift and carry heavy items. As such, it’s important not to exclude upper body strengthening from…

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Physical Therapy for Injury-Free Golf

Whether you are an avid golfer or someone who puts on your spikes only a couple of times a year, optimal fitness can improve your performance and prevent golf-related injury. If your body is not running smoothly when the season starts, you will not hit the ball properly which often leads to further injury, poor…

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10 Common Fitness Myths to Avoid

Whether you’ve heard them from friends, family or gym buddies, certain fitness myths persist that may cause us to keep bad habits. As you regularly update your routine based on progress made and new goals set, here’s what you should know about common fitness myths 1. Stretching Before a Workout While this myth is partially…

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