By Pat Griffin, PT, DPT, SCSOverhead athletes - throwers, pitchers, spikers, and racquet athletes - frequently encounter injuries stemming from repetitive motions, overuse, and the high-impact nature of their sports.…
Written By: Jacob Myers, PT, DPT, CSCS When designing a fitness routine or strength & conditioning program, many athletes and trainers emphasize the importance of training “functional movement patterns.” These…
Written By: Taylor Hensh, PT, DPT, CSCS Multidisciplinary Approach to Athlete Rehabilitation Rehabilitating athletes effectively requires a multidisciplinary approach, involving collaboration among physical therapists, athletic trainers, physicians, nutritionists, and mental…
Written By: Dr. Alissa Klein, PT, DPT As a Doctor of Physical Therapy, I understand the importance of a well-structured and gentle return to exercise postpartum. A gradual return to…
Written By: Emily Garguilo, PT, DPT Did you know that one of the most accurate physical indicators of a person's longevity is their grip strength? At first glance, this might…
Written By: Katelyn Goodhart, PT, DPT, Clinical Coordinator When contemplating physical therapy, many tend to focus solely on aspects of "physical health," a natural association given the name. In my…
Written By: Corinne Howe, PT, DPT What is RED-S? RED-S, or Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport, results in impaired functions such as metabolic rate, menstrual function, bone health, immunity, protein…
Written By: Bailey Souder, PT, DPT As your running race draws near, you may feel the strain of burnout or the frustration of plateauing progress in your training. While focusing…
Written By: Dr. Allison Funk, PT, DPT, ATC Pickleball is a sport that combines skills from badminton, ping pong and tennis that can be played on indoor and outdoor courts.…
Coming back from a running injury and want to get back to logging your normal mileage? Many runners at some point in their running journey have experienced an injury that…