by Compete Performance | Oct 31, 2022 | Athletic Training, Blog
If you have been involved in athletics over the past decade, then it is likely you have heard the debate surrounding concussions. Due to recent events in professional sports, concussions have once again become a hot topic for media, parents, teams, and athletes. ...
by Compete Performance | Oct 24, 2022 | Athletic Training, Blog
In the previous article of our concussion discussion, we covered some myths regarding the diagnosis of a concussion. Today we will look at some misconceptions regarding how concussions are managed. The roadmap to managing a concussion is complex, and nuanced, and has...
by Compete Performance | Sep 26, 2022 | Athletic Training, Blog
Injuries occur in sports. Some require rest, some rehab, and sometimes treatment and physical activity modifications are necessary to get the athlete back into competition. Every injury and every athlete are different so there is no black-and-white answer to how fast...
by Compete Performance | Jul 13, 2021 | Athletic Training
Unless there is an injury or pain in the ankle, the joint’s function is quite often ignored. The way the ankle moves or doesn’t move can not only affect the joint causing pain and injury, but can also limit an athletes ability to get in certain positions needed to be...
by Compete Performance | Jun 17, 2021 | Athletic Training
Any athlete looking to strengthen their lower body is inevitably going to end up squatting and deadlifting. Athletes, coaches, and trainers alike will use these lifts and their variations as the basis for lower extremity strength training, regardless of the sport in...
by Compete Performance | Apr 11, 2020 | Athletic Training
As part of the rules of social distancing to fight off the outbreak of Covid-19, we shudder ourselves in our homes. The stress and the worry may lead us into unhealthy habits in other ways. We may look to comfort foods to make ourselves feel better. We may snack more...
