Strategies for Ocean Swims
Assess the conditions As summer approaches, many triathletes are swimming in open water to prepare for upcoming races. Training in the pool is great to work on distance and technique.
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Performance & Prevention
Build strength, mobility, endurance, and resilience with expert tips for injury prevention, athletic performance, and staying active.
Should I keep running or stop?
How often have you heard a runner say my hip, ankle, knee hurt so I took some time off and it got better but then I started running again and
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To stretch or Not to stretch, That is The Question!?
I am really stiff and feel super tight! I should probably stretch more often or go to yoga or something right?!.. The all too common question that I get on
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4 ways you make running harder than it should be — and How to Fix Them
We are always looking for ways to get faster while running, but instead of looking at the things to make you faster let’s focus on the things that are slowing
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How to Prevent Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) and Other Major Knee Injuries in 30 minutes or Less
It is no surprise that knee injuries account for 60% of all high school sport-related injuries, and more specifically ACL injuries are the most common and account for 50% of
Dear Parents: Stop Overusing Your Kids
Originally published August 17, 2015 Dear Parents of Young Athletes: As a physical therapist, I have the privilege to work with many of your young all-stars. Some of your kids
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Sports Injury Prevention Tips
Sadly, medical science has yet to figure out how to clearly identify people who are at risk for sports injuries. Injuries happen, but we mostly don’t know why they happen
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How to Get Race Ready in Five Steps
When was the last time you rolled up on race day feeling 100% prepared? Think back to your last big race, were you healthy, well-rested and happy with your training?
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Are Breaking Pitches Age Dependent?
It’s said that Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers wasn’t initially a valid prospect as a Major League Baseball pitcher. That is until one spring
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A lesson in mental toughness from Russell Wilson
I don’t know Russell Wilson personally, but in my practice as a Professional Sport Psychologist for the past 33 years, I know a thing or two about what it takes
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