Thoracic Spine Mobility in Rotational Athletes

Thoracic Spine Mobility in Rotational Athletes

Almost every sport relies heavily on the body's ability to rotate. Many athletes are constantly trying to get their body to rotate faster without taking a second to consider all that goes into having the body rotate at that high of a speed repeatedly. One of the main...

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Don’t Let a Muscle Strain Keep You on the Bench

Don’t Let a Muscle Strain Keep You on the Bench

With the beginning of a new season comes the excitement of getting back out on the playing surface and competing for the win. Sometimes this can lead to overexertion and muscle pulls right from the first whistle. A common muscle strain I see right out of training camp...

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The Two Exercises You Need to Get Faster

The Two Exercises You Need to Get Faster

Let’s face it, every sport requires an athlete to be fast one way or another. Whether it’s a baseball player trying to change a single to a double, a soccer player going for a goal across the field, or a hockey player skating, all sports require the athlete to be...

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Fueling for Success

Fueling for Success

A car needs fuel to run, and the same can be said for the human body. Athletes in particular need to make sure to replenish their energy to get ready for the next training session or competition. An added obstacle is often a busy schedule; between school, work,...

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The Importance of Hip Mobility

The Importance of Hip Mobility

The biggest and most powerful joint in the body is the hip joint. The hip joints not only generate the majority of power in athletic movements but also are the center of all points of connection and load for the body's muscle groups. Therefore, when the hip joint...

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Preparing For Fall Sports: Heat Illness

Preparing For Fall Sports: Heat Illness

With the new fall sports season just around the corner, we want to discuss the important topic of heat illness, or Exertional Heat Illnesses (EHIs). EHIs can be a very serious medical emergency that can cause serious damage to your body and even lead to death. The...

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How to Prepare for Your Upcoming Hockey Season

How to Prepare for Your Upcoming Hockey Season

How is your off-season training plan coming along?  Are you getting ready for the upcoming season?  Let’s check the list to see where you are. Did you take time off at the end of last season to recover from injuries? Did you take time off the ice to get away on...

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Core Stability Isn’t Just Sit Ups

Core Stability Isn’t Just Sit Ups

When most people think about core or abdominal exercises, they think of sit-ups and planks. Though these exercises can be effective, can we do it better? Many of the most popular core exercises are performed on the floor. The issue is that most of the sports we play...

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Hypo- vs. Hyper-mobility

Hypo- vs. Hyper-mobility

Mobility is often a buzzword that is thrown around in training, rehab, and sports performance settings. Here, we are going to look at what it means when an athlete is hypo-mobile (less mobility) and what it means when an athlete is hyper-mobile (more mobility), and if...

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