Keys to Injury Prevention for Overhead Throwing Athletes
By G O'Connell For optimal performance, overhead throwing athletes rely heavily on the integrity of the rotator cuff of the shoulder and surrounding structures, which all provide the [...]
The Importance of Dynamic Warmups
Dynamic Warmups: What They Are & Why They Matter According to the American College of Sports Medicine, a gradual increase in activity level and intensity leading up to an [...]
Effective Warm-Up Techniques for Recreational and Elite Golfers
by Nick Carlson The golf swing requires the body to twist and rely on rotational movement patterns involving the hips, shoulders, core, ankles and knees. Due to this unique [...]
How Physical Therapy Can Help Prevent Golf Injuries
By Evelyn Gile, SPT Golf is a popular sport that many people participate in for leisure activity. It is estimated that 45 million people in the United States participated [...]
What is Blood Flow Restriction Training and is it Safe?
by Nick Darrow SPT Blood Flow Restriction Training or BFR Training is the use of a tourniquet, inflatable cuff, or belt at the proximal end of an extremity to [...]
Cause of Tennis Elbow And Treatment
Tennis Elbow: How Can it be Treated? By Kyle Bailey, SPT What is Tennis Elbow? Lateral epicondylitis, or tennis elbow, is one of the most reported complaints of elbow [...]
Optimizing Golf Swing Mechanics with Physical Therapy
by Olivia Weiderman Golf is a worldwide sport played by individuals of all ages and all skill levels. While it is a great way to stay active and get [...]
Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome
By Lydia Churchill Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome (ITBS) is an overuse injury often affecting runners, cyclists, military personnel, skiers, and many other athletes, especially female athletes. The repetitive motions [...]
Swimmer’s Shoulder – What is it and how can physical therapy help?
By Emily Hoskinson, SPT You’re at the height of your training for the season and the dreaded shoulder pain so common to the swim community starts. What’s going on?? [...]
What is Turf Toe or Metatarsophalangeal Joint Sprain?
by Nur Elmegahed, SPT Turf toe is an injury to the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint, which is the joint at the base of the big toe. This joint [...]