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Sports Medicine

18 12, 2024

Track your physical therapy progress with VALD technology

2024-12-18T17:34:25-07:00

By: Nathan Suyematsu, PT, DPT

What is VALD, and how does it help Sports Rehab Recovery?

VALD is a technology that helps measure different aspects of strength and performance in athletes, especially after an injury or surgery. This system includes devices like the DynaMo, which measures how much force a muscle can produce, and ForceDecks, […]

Track your physical therapy progress with VALD technology2024-12-18T17:34:25-07:00
4 12, 2024

How does PT help Climbers?

2024-12-04T17:15:25-07:00

By: Carly Szemerey PT, DPT

When I first grabbed a pair of climbing shoes in 2016, I had no idea how much it would change my life. From outdoor adventures to indoor sessions, climbing quickly became more than a hobby—it became a passion. Now, as a physical therapist and fellow climber, I’ve turned that passion […]

How does PT help Climbers?2024-12-04T17:15:25-07:00
7 11, 2024

Return to Run

2024-11-07T11:28:44-07:00

By: Cassidy Hammons, PT, DPT

Returning to running after an injury can feel daunting, but with the right approach and support, it becomes manageable. For many, running is more than just a sport; it’s an important outlet for mental health and well-being. After going through my own recovery from an ACL injury during college soccer, […]

Return to Run2024-11-07T11:28:44-07:00
16 10, 2024

Enhancing Your Golf Game: Injury Prevention and Effective Training

2024-10-29T11:37:28-07:00

By: Parker Hirsch, PT, DPT, FAS, Clinic Director Spooner Anthem

Did you know that 40% of amateur golfers and 60% of professionals experience injuries? Considering the average golfer takes about 20,000 swings a year, it’s no wonder injuries are common. As we age, the risk of injury increases, making it crucial to know how […]

Enhancing Your Golf Game: Injury Prevention and Effective Training2024-10-29T11:37:28-07:00
26 09, 2024

Return to Sports After Concussion: An Athlete’s Guide

2024-10-29T11:37:29-07:00

By: Lauren Krasner Walsh, MS, AT, CSCS

What is a Sports-Related Concussion (SRC)?

Concussions are a common issue in sports, with around 3.8 million cases happening each year. Unfortunately, many concussions go unreported, especially at the high school level. It’s crucial to advocate for, and report head injuries as soon as possible. Early reporting can make a […]

Return to Sports After Concussion: An Athlete’s Guide2024-10-29T11:37:29-07:00
11 09, 2024

From Collegiate Athlete to Professional Athlete: Navigating the Transition

2024-10-29T11:37:30-07:00

By: Kaitlyn Keyser, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC, CSCS

Welcome to the League, What Happens Next?

Transitioning from college football to the professional level is a monumental leap. For many athletes, it’s not just a change in the level of competition, but a complete overhaul of their lives. The physical demands, mental pressures, and the shift from […]

From Collegiate Athlete to Professional Athlete: Navigating the Transition2024-10-29T11:37:30-07:00
17 07, 2024

The Benefits of Off-Season Training for Youth Athletes

2024-10-29T11:37:33-07:00

By: Molly Ahlemeier, CSCS, Fit Trainer

What is off-season training, and how can it benefit the youth athlete?

During the competitive season, athletes prioritize their gameplay, focusing on performing to their best ability to win games and championships. However, the off-season is the most underestimated time, when athletes can address weaknesses, enhance strength and power, and […]

The Benefits of Off-Season Training for Youth Athletes2024-10-29T11:37:33-07:00
3 07, 2024

A Parent’s Guide to the Off-Season

2024-10-29T11:37:34-07:00

By: Abe Hurtado, CSCS, Fit Trainer

We know the off-season is important, but as the parent of a youth athlete, it can be difficult to know where to start. How can a youth athlete improve their game AND recover properly from their previous season? Use this guide as a resource to help your youth athlete […]

A Parent’s Guide to the Off-Season2024-10-29T11:37:34-07:00
19 06, 2024

Treating Little League Elbow

2024-10-29T11:37:35-07:00

By: Chafin Payne, OTD, OTR/L

A growth plate is a soft portion of the bone, usually located at either end of the bone, and it helps bones form and grow. Your growth plates, like your bones, can be attached to tissues and tendons to help your body move throughout space.

When a muscle is connected to a […]

Treating Little League Elbow2024-10-29T11:37:35-07:00
30 05, 2024

Incontinence in Athletes

2024-10-29T11:37:36-07:00

By: Sydney Stevens, PT, DPT, PRPC

Incontinence is the involuntary loss of motor function. This is commonly associated with urinary incontinence, which is the involuntary loss of urine, and with fecal incontinence, which is the involuntary loss of feces.

There could be a couple of contributing factors that lead to incontinence, beginning with the core’s pressure […]

Incontinence in Athletes2024-10-29T11:37:36-07:00