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Functional Training For Sport

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Post published:June 11, 2021
Post category:Exercises Physical Therapy Running Sports Strength Training

What is the Difference Between Sport-Specific Training, Strength & Conditioning, and Functional Training? There has been a constant struggle in the sports world to truly define sport-specific training versus the term functional training. Bottom line, sport-specific training happens on a court/field. Strength and conditioning is meant to serve the purpose for that specific sport. Functional training is used in regard to general sports training, where we look at the commonalities of sport and similar movement patterns and train them. What Does Functional Training Include? Below are things to think…

To Stretch or Not to Stretch?

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Post published:May 28, 2021
Post category:Baltimore Physical Therapy Recovery Running

I have had numerous runners over the years come into the clinic and tell me they have pain. They will then look down at their feet and admit “I don’t stretch though, so I guess it’s my own fault.” The perception that stretching is an important feature in injury prevention and recovery is pretty pervasive, but is it accurate? Should I Stretch Prior to Running? First, we can look at pre-exercise stretching. It appears that following a sustained static stretch, a muscle has decreased ability to generate power. Which…

What is Blood Flow Restriction?

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Post published:May 20, 2021
Post category:Back Pain Baseball Golf Knee Pain Muscle Pain Overhead Athlete Physical Therapy Recovery Soccer Softball Sports Strength Training

Have you ever wondered, how do professional athletes heal from injury so fast? Besides great genetics, professional athletes have access to top rehab and sports medicine that most people don't. But one of their biggest advantages is Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training, which helps them recover as quickly as possible. If you've been searching for blood flow restriction training near me, here's what you need to know. How did Blood Flow Restriction Training Start? Blood Flow Restriction Training started in Japan in the 1960s. Over the following decades, researchers developed…

How Movement Quality Effects Soccer Performance

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Post published:May 12, 2021
Post category:Soccer Sports

Soccer is a sport where constant movement is the name of the game. Soccer players, during a game, will change directions roughly every 3 seconds or 1300 changes of direction per game. Players can also run on average 5-7 miles a game. The physical demand of the sport differs depending on the level of soccer you play and your position. The change of direction alone is enough to cause injury if you are not moving with proper movement strategies. The saying, quality over quantity has always been something I have…

Strength Training For the Endurance Athlete

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Post published:April 28, 2021
Post category:Strength Training

Are you a runner, cyclist or triathlete? How many days a week do you devote to strength training? Many endurance athletes do not prioritize strength training for fear of many reasons; bulking up, time spent away from endurance sport, and not being sport-specific. However, incorporating strength training into your routine is actually very important. It has been shown that performing strengthening exercises for 30 minutes a day, twice a week is sufficient enough to gain strength and have positive results for endurance athletes. In this article, I am going to…

Physical Therapy for Low Back Pain Relief

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Post published:April 21, 2021
Post category:Back Pain Exercises Physical Therapy Recovery

Four out of five Americans experience back pain at some point in their lives. While the severity varies, research suggests that most cases of low back pain can be resolved by conservative treatment without Surgery or Pain Medication. If you’re experiencing low back pain of any kind, reach out to a physical therapist. Physical Therapists can rule out any red flags, identify contributing factors and offer solutions to your pain. They also work with you to shape a realistic plan forward, and can even refer you to a trusted specialist…

When is There Too Much Whip?

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Post published:April 14, 2021
Post category:Baseball Physical Therapy Sports

Every baseball player wants to gain speed on either the fastball or a throw home from center field. When we think of speed, we think of the whip that comes from the arm. This whip is known as external rotation of the shoulder. This is evident when you compare a throwing side’s external rotation (ER) to a non-throwing side’s external rotation. Much like anything in the body, with extra mobility comes decreased stability and vice versa. This additional mobility and lack of stability could lead to injuries such as UCL…

5 Quick and Easy Warmup Exercises for Golfers

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Post published:April 7, 2021
Post category:Baltimore Golf Physical Therapy Sports

Hastily putting on you spikes. Grabbing your clubs. Speeding to the starter. Two practice swings. And you’re off. You feel stiff and the ball skips off the rough into the woods. Breakfast ball. Many of you reading this know this all-too-familiar situation. Golf is one of the only sports that people rarely make enough time to appropriately prepare for. If you arrived 15 minutes earlier, how might you spend that? Some may be found at the bar grabbing a beer to start your round off with, others finding time…

How to Start Trail Running

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Post published:March 31, 2021
Post category:Physical Therapy Running

As the winter starts to taper off and the ground begins to thaw, it’s a great time to get off the treadmill and start running outdoors again. One of the best places to do this is on your local trails due to the increased challenge of navigating uneven and unstable surfaces, as well as responding to natural changes in elevation. Both of these qualities can sometimes be missed in traditional flat road or treadmill running. However, if you are not familiar with trail running or just getting started, this guide…

Running and Mental Health

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Post published:March 16, 2021
Post category:Baltimore Physical Therapy Running Sports

When most people think of running, they see it as a form of activity that improves their physical health. Running can be seen as a way to lose weight, get stronger and overall improve their physical well-being. However, running has been proven to significantly improve one's mental well-being also. Studies have shown that running can be as effective as antidepressants when treating mild to moderate anxiety and depression(1). The Runner's High Have you ever heard someone refer to running as their “drug”? It is because there is a chemical…