by Compete Performance | Nov 15, 2023 | Blog
One of the areas of expertise athletic trainers have is rehabbing an athlete from the time of injury all the way back to their sport. For some injuries, that process is relatively short. For others, it is a long road that the athletic trainer guides them on. Whether...
by Compete Performance | Oct 19, 2023 | Blog, Figure Skating
How to stay healthy and feel good to perform at your best Figure skating places a heavy toll on an athlete’s body. Many elite skaters are training five to six days a week with on and off-ice sessions lasting up to five hours a day. The intensity and volume of...
by Compete Performance | Oct 10, 2023 | Blog
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...
by Compete Performance | Oct 3, 2023 | Blog
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...
by Compete Performance | Sep 9, 2023 | Blog
As athletes begin the school year, a very hectic schedule begins to build. As the school year unfolds and homework loads, along with activities and sports practices begin to increase it is easy for an athlete to get caught up in the craziness of the year. This leads...