Exercise variation is an inherent positive for athlete development and rehabilitation. Anyone who has spent any time in a gym has done their share of squats, bench presses and dead lifts. These are the “core lifts” for good reason. They are integrated, multi-joint movements. They train the athlete in proper coordination patterns, setting the foundation for a wide range of athletic movements. There’s a place for these lifts in every sport and at every stage of a season or long-term development, including rehabilitation.
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Training for a jump and the landing requires the coach and athlete to look at what usually comes before and after a jump in their sport…. Many studies have found that the take-off mechanics affect the landing mechanics.
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Every movement involves a change of direction. Training the eccentric component of our key movements helps us do those movements more powerfully and efficiently.
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CrossFit has become an extremely popular fitness regimen in recent years, and with the snow starting to melt and the hope of warmer days, you may be thinking it is just the thing to get you active again and prep that Summer body. As you’re getting started, however, we want you to beware of shoulder injuries.
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Meet JT Roy. JT has trained with us for just under 5 years and is about to hit the 300 visit mark. As we work to educate the parents of young athletes, there is no better example to use than JT.
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No matter which sport, competition or race you participate in, every season has an end. The time between competitive play is referred to as the off-season. It’s easy to think of the off-season as a time for vacation and leisure. However, the importance of off-season training can’t be overstated. It’s […]
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This is the time of year where we are filled with new found vigor and ready to make some positive change in our life. The time for New Year’s Resolutions. People want to exercise more, eat healthier, drop poor habits, or put the clean clothes away immediately after folding them […]
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The importance of physical therapy can’t be overstated enough, especially for athletes who have suffered physical injuries. If physical rehabilitation is so important, why are the results so mixed?
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The importance of physical therapy can’t be overstated enough, especially for athletes who have suffered physical injuries. If physical rehabilitation is so important, why are the results so mixed?
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Getting fit is one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions that people make. While losing 25 pounds before summer is a good goal, we encourage you to adopt a healthy lifestyle that incorporates eating right and regular exercise. This type of resolution helps you to gain a lifetime of […]
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