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Athletic Massage

Why Athletic Massage Is A Key Element Of Physical Therapy

From Egypt to China, and from Japan to Greece, many cultures have had a hand in influencing the art of massage. Modern massage techniques have been influenced by principles of holistic health, medical treatment, and reflexology. The Greeks were well known for their focus on physical strength and athleticism, and even Hippocrates himself was known...

Group Strength Training

9 FAQs About Group Strength Training

Working out consistently takes discipline, persistence, and commitment. Staying physically active can be tough, but research has shown that working out with a buddy—or training in a group—can have great benefits. According to the CDC, working out with a partner can help you to feel more motivated, to be more adventurous, and to stay more...

Athlete Performance Training

A Beginner’s Guide To Athlete Performance Training

The very best professional athletes tend to follow disciplined training routines that keep them in top condition for performance during competition. As a four-time NBA champion, a two-time NBA MVP and masterful shooter, Steph Curry is an athlete who knows a lot about performance training. As he told NBA.com: “It does matter what drills you...

injury assessment

What A Physical Therapist Will Do During An Injury Assessment

An injury can be a challenging thing for any athlete to deal with. Whether it’s a torn ACL or MCL, a torn rotator cuff, or another hurt muscle, bone, or ligament—injuries in sports deserve a great rehabilitation plan. Your best way to get on the road to healing is to work with a trained physical...

Cupping Benefits leander

How Cupping Benefits Your Physical Therapy

Get a massage. Stretch. Sit in the sauna. Dunk in a cold tub. Hydrate. Repeat the cycle of rest, ice, compression, and elevation. There are so many different treatments that athletes can incorporate into their routines for healing. Dry needling and cupping are also among the methods that are used to help athletes with their...

sports injury physical therapy

How To Know If You Have The Best Sports Injury Physical Therapy

Tears, breaks, and strains can happen to the very best athletes, even if they’re conditioned and strong. Injuries, it seems, are a common part of athletics, especially when athletes are pushing themselves to their limits. Labrums can tear from overuse and repeated overhead motions. Sometimes MCLs or ACLs can tear from overuse or from impact...

Sports Physical Therapists

Sports Physical Therapists: What To Expect From Your First Appointment

When you’re about to attempt anything for the first time, it’s a good idea to manage your expectations. In the world of physical therapy, it’s no different. When you’re embarking on a journey of healing through sports physical therapy, it’s wise to know just what to expect—from start to finish. Working through a treatment plan...

Dry Needling

What You Should Know About Dry Needling By A Physical Therapist

You could say that dry needling is the physical therapy world’s answer to acupuncture. While dry needling is a relatively newer treatment—in use for a few decades—it is a great way for people who have muscle, ligament, or tendon pain to get relief. Dry needling is more anatomically based on treating dysfunction than acupuncture, which...

Sports Injury Physical Therapy

7 FAQs About Sports Injury Physical Therapy

Physical therapy has been a part of athletes’ lives for centuries, but the methods and treatments have evolved over the years. In addition to being helpful for athletes, physical therapy can treat a variety of conditions for all kinds of people at different stages of life—from pediatric to geriatric. The use of technology, the focus...

Athlete Evaluations

How Athlete Evaluations Can Up Your Game

“He’s gonna be a good one,” one scout wrote about MLB pitching great Greg Maddux. “This boy has all the tools,” another scout said about Hall of Famer third baseman Chipper Jones. “He’s accurate, throws a very catchable ball,” reads the scouting report about 3-time NFL MVP Tom Brady. And teen tennis phenom, Coco Gauff...