What squat variations are the most appropriate for your particular goals? There are numerous squat variations that appear in a traditional strength and conditioning program, and each one can play a slightly or drastically different role in an athlete’s training program. Today I will be breaking down the mechanics of each of the main squat variations and how those mechanics contribute to muscular activation, strength, power, and performance.

Plantar fasciitis is responsible for 1 million ambulatory patient care visits annually in the United States, and is the most common cause of heel pain presenting in the outpatient setting. However, many patients with this condition are not referred to physical therapy for treatment.

Back pain is endemic in this nation and impacts people of all demographics and athletic ability. By knowing what route to take based on what stage of pain you are in, you will increase your likelihood of recovery and reduce the impact that back pain has on your life. 

Are you dealing with forearm pain during your aerial training? You may be dealing with forearm splints. Read more for information on what forearm splints are, signs and symptoms, and how to manage pain.

Can we really prevent injuries in sport? Read more to understand what injury reduction means and what we can do to maximize injury risk reduction among sport and recreational athletes.

This list should serve as a quick and dirty overview of common sources of pain in athletes and, more importantly, a guideline for potential courses of action to take when injured. By staying up to date with sport-injury literature, we may reduce the ambiguity surrounding sport-related pain and injury and improve the efficacy of care so that athletes are no longer stuck in the vicious cycle of pain and reinjury.

The general public should have the basic knowledge on how to avoid unnecessary imaging after an acute ankle or knee injury. Luckily, a lot of research has been done to develop screening tools for acute ankle and knee injuries.

Interested in learning about cross-training for dancers? Read for information on what cross-training is, why it is beneficial, and how to implement it into your routine!

What exactly is a tendon? How does tendinopathy develop? What can be done to fix it? Read this week’s blog to learn more!

No more lines, no waiting for doctor appointments, no waiting for insurance approval…