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The second edition of "More Research is Needed" with a practical example on how to read and interrupt research. Paul Gagliano, Keisuke Kanno and Dan Miriovsky join together to discuss, "Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? Open Chain Exercises after ACL Reconstruction" from JOSPT Sept 2020. They discuss the three main points of the article and how it can be utilized during programming for patients.
By: Jarad Brisbin, PT, DPT, CAFS
In sport and in daily life, it is impossible to entirely prevent injuries, as there are too many variables outside of our control. However, it is important to control the variables that we can because when ignored they can lead to injury or athlete breakdown. Proper sleep and recovery, balanced […]
By Chip Gosewisch, CSCS, RSCC, FRCms and Bekah Hibbert, MS, ATC
When it comes to the throwing arm, many variables contribute to an athlete’s continued development. Stance, arm slot, and hand placement are just a few examples that may change over the course of an athlete’s career. One thing that does not change, regardless […]
There are a lot of physical and mental demands required of fire and rescue personnel, the military, law enforcement, and other first responders. Also referred to as the “tactical athlete,” these individuals routinely perform challenging feats of athleticism in order to serve, protect, and save people’s lives.
Firefighters must climb ladders and break through roofs and […]
Getting in a proper warmup before your workout is crucial if you want to avoid injury and maximize performance. Unfortunately, there are some bad warmup habits that exist out there that might be jeopardizing your health and safety.
We wanted to take a moment to highlight the common warmup mistakes we’ve seen over the […]
Learning. Progression. Mindset. Comfortable being uncomfortable. Paul Gagliano, PT, DPT and Dan Miriovsky, PT, DPT, OCS, FAFS, ATC are joined today by Keisuke Kanno (K2), PT, DPT, FAFS, CSCS, the newest member of our Practice Performance team, and Bekah Hibbert, ATC, Director of Sports Medicine at Spooner Physical Therapy, to discuss the mentality of lifelong learning.
“I’m only one athletic trainer, I can’t get to you all.” – Feelings of frustration
“Another parent calling me about their son trying to play on Friday when he’s not ready to play?” – Feelings of anger
“When is the season over? I am so worn down.” – Feelings […]
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 […]
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 […]
