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By: Megan Ferguson, PT, DPT, ATC
Running is one of those rare sports where all you need is you and the road (or track)! You grab your shoes, your water, and whatever other gear you need and head out the door. Your workout- whether it’s a timed run, a distance run, or interval […]
There is no doubt that dance is a sport, but, first and foremost, dance is a performance. Dancers are experts at making their craft look effortless and beautiful- even if they are in pain or injured. However, if they dance too long on an injury, the time away […]
Growing up in Michigan, winter sports dominate the culture. When I was 8 or 9 years old, my grandfather took me out on the slopes to snowboard for the first time, and it was incredibly frustrating. I had a hard time picking it up quickly, and- as any […]
Written by: Maria Kline, PT, DPT
I started racing triathlons in 2014. Before that, I was a runner. I had a race cancelled, and I personally wanted to have something on my schedule, so I signed up for a sprint triathlon. I had one month to figure out how to bike and […]
A squat is a vital, natural and functional component of your being, and is required for many daily tasks. We squat to get on and off of the toilet, out of our dining room chair, and when getting up and out of bed in the morning. […]
There are many common injuries that athletes sustain within their career. Basketball is a fast-paced game consisting of cutting, sharp movements, sprinting and rapid stops. All of these can result in injury if proper techniques to reduce the chance of injury are not incorporated into a player’s preparation. […]
By: Sam Gesicki, PT, DPT, TSAC-F, and Carly Szemerey, PT, DPT
Climbers have an almost unique dedication to their sport. It is not uncommon to stumble into the gym and hear one or two climbers discussing what injuries have been bugging them for the past day, week, month, or even year.
No climber wants […]
By: Paul Arthur, PT, DPT, SCS, COMT, ATC
Think about how you sit at a desk, in the car, or on the couch scrolling on your phone. Your shoulders are possibly rotated forward, creating a hunched back, and your head in a forward position. […]
By: Anthony Celio, PT, DPT, COMT, FAFS
Between the impact from hitting rocks, powering through corners, and even the stress of simply pedaling, your body and your bike go through a lot on the mountain. You need to be ready for the hard climbs and fast downhills that each trail offers. Your back, […]
The role an athletic trainer plays within a professional sports organization can vary from team to team, but one thing never changes: providing the best care for the athletes they treat and work with daily. Spooner’s Athletic Trainer, Greg Spence, MA, ATC, provides us with a glimpse into his role in helping Phoenix Rising athletes […]
