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Is Sitting the New Smoking?
By: Robbie Horstman, PT, DPT
You may have read or heard “sitting is the new smoking.” And, while that saying isn’t entirely wrong, it’s not entirely right either.
What happens when you sit for too long?
Sitting inherently uses less energy than standing or walking. When you sit for a long period of time– think hours– your blood flow slows down since your[…]
Strengthening the Track Athlete
Track season is HERE! Before you put on your spikes and head to the starting line, it’s important to develop base strength to perform your best and reduce your risk of injury.
Running is incredibly demanding on your body. With each stride, the ground reaction force is increased. This strain is absorbed on your[…]
What Happened at the Huddle?
Collaboration is key when it comes to caring for athletes. Everyone – physicians, athletic trainers, physical therapists, strength coaches, and more – must work together, learn from each other, and work as a cohesive group in the best interest of the athletes in their care. The Huddle Sports Medicine Conference brings together sports medicine professionals to educate and collaborate about[…]
Generating Power and Control in Baseball Athletes
By: Pete Gorman, PT, DPT, CSCS
When you think about pitching, throwing, and hitting baseballs, you may think about the power coming from the upper body- which is a completely natural thought! It is where we see the action take place. However, a throw or a hit is the output of a lot of different actions within the[…]
3 Tips to Return to Training After Injury
By: Cassidy Hammons, PT, DPT, Ankita Kelkar, PT, DPT, Juan Renoj Juanta, PTA
An injury can be frustrating while you are trying to achieve your training goals. It’s important to meet your body where it’s at, and you can still exercise while reducing the intensity of your workout.
To learn more about exercising while injured, read “HIIT Classes[…]
4 Stability Exercises for Dancers
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 from performing can grow exponentially.
Injury[…]
Prepping for the Stage
Prepping for a physique competition takes hours in the gym, dietary changes, and a lot of dedication. Spooner Uptown Chandler physical therapist, Shannon Ahearn, PT, DPT, talked us through the demands of getting competition ready.
What types of competitions do you do, and when did you compete?
I am a[…]
Train the Female Athlete
What do we actually know about treating and training the female athlete? Did you know there is limited information on how to treat best treat the female athlete? According to a recent study where 6 top sports medicine journals were reviewed from 2017-2021, only 9% of all studies were done on female athletes[…]
HIIT Classes and Overuse Injuries
By: Cassidy Hammons, PT, DPT, Ankita Kelkar, PT, DPT, Juan Renoj Juanta, PTA
Whether you are new to working out or if you are an expert, group fitness classes that utilize High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and circuit training area a great way to gain cardiovascular and muscle strength while also finding a community to keep you accountable for[…]
Volleyball Players: Should You Use a Brace After an Ankle Sprain?
One of the most common injuries to occur in volleyball are ankle sprains. If you look at a single volleyball team, it’s likely that you’ll see many of the athletes with ankle braces either being worn to try and prevent an injury or to help stabilize the ankle post-injury.
Why does this occur?
Ankle Sprains and Volleyball
Volleyball[…]
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