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Whether you are playing in a soccer match or taking a leisurely stroll around the neighborhood, efficient and functional movement throughout all three planes of motion allows our bodies to move the way they are meant to move.
Kim Wolf King, PT, DPT, is not only a physical therapist at Spooner East […]
The month of March brings about National Athletic Training Month, an initiative to acknowledge and celebrate athletic trainers everywhere. This year’s slogan? “ATs are essential to healthcare!”
No matter the sport, age, or level, athletic trainers (ATs) play a pivotal role in the success of athletes, on and off the field. In celebration of the profession and the important work athletic trainers do every day, we talked […]
From ballet slippers to pointe shoes. Getting the all-clear to dance ‘en pointe’ is one of the biggest rites of passage for young dancers. While it is an exciting time, it is also important to ensure the dancers are 100% ready to progress onto pointe. Graduating to pointe technique is not just something that happens […]
The days are shorter, the temperatures are lower, and the cascade of riders who once flooded the trails has now dwindled down to those that can brave the cooler temperatures. For most mountain bikers, the winter months serve as the offseason: a chance to rest up, recharge the batteries, and quite literally […]
by Rebekah Hibbert MS, ACT, Spooner Director of Sports Medicine
Today is National Women in Sports Day, a day that celebrates the “accomplishments of female athletes, a day to recognize the influence of sports participation for women and girls, and a day to honor both the progress we’ve made as well as the […]
It’s all in the hips. In order to generate power in your golf swing, it is key to properly turn your hips. Will Whitlock, PT, DPT at our Spooner Sun Lakes clinic says, “One of most common issues I see with golfers is a lack of hip strength and mobility, which, at times, may lead to low […]
Shoes are laced up, earbuds are in, and your music playlist is set to “Beast Mode.” The time has finally come, and you’re ready to hit the pavement for your run! Just as you’re about to set off, a faint voice in the back of your head whispers, “Um… shouldn’t you warm-up first?” Not only […]
Do you have a need for speed? A thirst for a quicker burst? A curiosity for more velocity? Well, you’ve come to the right place!
As a runner, there’s no better feeling then checking the clock at the end of a sprint or long-distance run and realizing you’ve shaved a healthy chunk
By: Brian Schulte, CSCS, FAFS, FIT Coordinator
In sports, your vertical jump can be the deciding factor between a win and a loss. It can differentiate whether or not you secure that rebound, block that volleyball spike, or come down with that last second hail-mary. Furthermore, having a good vertical jump is often correlated with several […]
