Injury Prevention Strategies for Contact Sports
Injury prevention for contact sports is an essential part of your training. If you practice contact sports, you always run the risk of injury. The most common injuries linked to contact sports…
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Preventing and Managing Runner’s Knee
Runner’s knee, also known as patellofemoral pain syndrome or PFPS, is a condition that causes pain at the front of the knee. It happens when the patellar tendon, located behind the kneecap…
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Aquatic Therapy for Athletes: Enhancing Performance and Preventing Injuries
Aquatic therapy harnesses the natural properties of water to provide training, injury prevention, and rehabilitation opportunities to people at all levels of athleticism. Buoyancy, hydrostatic pressure, and resistance all interact with the…
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Injury Prevention Stretches & Exercises for Baseball Players
Baseball players are at risk of injuries due to the strenuous nature of the game and the length of the season. These include injuries to the shoulder, elbow, and lower back, which…
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Spine Injury Prevention Exercises
Spine injuries and back pain are common health and performance issues, especially among athletes. Back injuries can be debilitating, and making a full recovery quickly might be difficult. Fortunately, a physical therapy…
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The Role of Physical Therapy in Preventing Ankle Injuries
After an ankle injury, physical therapy can help you manage pain and regain strength, range of motion, and balance. A PT regimen can also speed up recovery from injury so you can…