Decrease Risk of ACL Injury

Exercise to Decrease Risk of ACL Injuries Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries have gained attention during the last 15 to 20 years because of the high incidence of ACL tears in young athletes. These sports injuries are serious and generally require surgery and a long rehabilitation process. Because of the increased incidence of these injuries,…

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Dynamic vs. Static Stretching

Stretching: What Type Is Right For You? Static Stretching Dynamic Stretching Hold 20 seconds Perform 20 reps Improve ROM Increase core temp Increase Flexibility Increase Flexibility Decrease Soreness Reduce Injury Risk Targets muscle Targets tendon Takes 15 minutes Takes 10 minutes “Stretch out before so you don’t get hurt.” “Never bounce when you stretch because…

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Cross Train with Swimming

Swimming: Cross Train for Athletic Success Unless you are a competitive swimmer, you might limit your time in the water to brief dips to cool off during the summer months. Savvy athletes, however, incorporate swimming as part of their training routine for other competitive sports because they know this strategy enhances their competitive advantage. This…

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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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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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