Sport Specific Training Archives - Page 6 of 7

Tingling in hands while cycling: How PT can help

Tingling in hands caused by cycling (ulnar nerve entrapment) By Carrin LaCoppola, SPT What is the Ulnar Nerve? The ulnar nerve is a branch of the brachial plexus [...]

Physical Therapy Considerations for Dancers: Core Stability

Physical Therapy Considerations for Dancers: Core Stability

by Carrin LaCoppola, SPT Physical Therapy/Core Stability for Dancers What is Core Stability? It is the ability to control the movement and position of the trunk over the [...]

Athletic Therapeutic Taping Techniques: An Overview

By: Thomas Plowinske, SPT Therapeutic Taping Techniques in Physical Therapy Over the course of the last few years, it seems that we see more and more athletes wearing [...]

Knee pain in Queensbury student athletes

Knee Pain in student athletes Dr. Kate Pratt, PT, DPT It is relatively common for teenagers and young adults, especially females, to experience knee pain as a result of [...]

Exercising your core: are you doing it correctly?

When you are exercising your core, are you sure you are doing it correctly? If not, contact us at Capital Area PT to ensure proper muscle timing and firing [...]

What Is A Proper Running Form?

What Is A Proper Running Form?

Why is a proper running form important? A number of painful problems like shin splints can be caused by poor running mechanics! At Capital Area Physical Therapy & Wellness, we [...]

Guest Blog: Concussions in Sports

Guest Blog: Concussions in Sports

Jamie Handford, SPT With the recent attention on the 2015 women’s World Cup and the focus on FIFA and their response to head injuries it seems only appropriate to [...]