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The gluteal muscles play an essential role in the athletic population to perform at the highest level.A running back must have good balance when making cuts to avoid tackles, a baseball pitcher must utilize these hip muscles when in single leg stance during the wind...

Do you have frequent losses of balance or falls? Have you noticed the difficulty with walking on uneven surfaces? Falls are the second leading cause of unintentional injury deaths worldwide. There are over 37 million falls per year that are severe enough to result in...

Spring has sprung and baseball season has begun for high school players with little league practice and games soon to follow. One of the most common topics of debate is the pitch count in players of all ages.How many pitches should a player be allowed to throw in a...

Feeling motivated? Spring cleaning is here! Time to clean out and organize those closets, cabinets, and garages. But how do you tackle your list without aches, pains or pulled muscles? Let’s discuss some general tips to keeping your muscles and joints safe while...

If your goal is to MOVE and FINISH, utilize a regimented program found on an app (suggestions in Part 1 of this blog series) or make sure to search the internet. There are lots of free program schedules available.  Remember you may want to look for one that encourages...

You may have already started your journey from Couch to 5K or you are just getting started.  We know you want to meet your goal but may have questions about the training process.Since the goal is to get MOVING and possibly crossing a 5K finish line, you may want to...

New Years resolutions may have already faded, however, as the weather warms up you may be re-energized to have a new fitness goal.  What about a Couch to 5K program?Depending on your current fitness level, many times running may seem daunting, especially if you are...

You don’t have to be an athlete to sprain an ankle. It can happen to anyone at any time, simply by landing wrong when stepping or slipping on the ice.However, for every 10 ankle sprains, 4 of them occur with sports according to the Journal of Orthopedic Sports...

Tennis elbow is one of the most common and frequent causes of elbow pain. It occurs when there is repetitive overuse of tendons and muscles at the elbow and forearm. This form of injury can be caused by a variety of activities such as but not limited to construction,...

Over the last decade, the incidence of injuries in young athletes has rapidly increased.  Common adult and overuse injuries are being diagnosed in young children participating in single sport with high demands. Children are playing single sports year-round and over...