by Lesley Kargbo, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS | Mar 15, 2023 | Active for Life, Injury Prevention
Self stretching class can aid in recovery Many of us are familiar with the phrase “no pain, no gain” and think it’s true when it comes to building muscle. But what we don’t always understand is that muscle-building actually works through creating micro-tears in your...
by Lesley Kargbo, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS | Mar 12, 2023 | Injury Prevention
Stay on track and don’t look back Injuries can be a dreaded reality for young athletes, but they don’t have to spell the end of their sports career. With the help of a rehabilitation specialist, an athlete can go from injured and unable to play to strength...
by buildpt | Mar 24, 2017 | Injury Prevention
Those who experience pain in their backs, hips or knees while walking, running, working or exercising may find the cause of their discomfort resides much lower in their bodies – perhaps in their feet. “It all starts with the feet – running, jumping, starting, stopping...
by Lesley Kargbo, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS | Mar 24, 2017 | Injury Prevention, Young Athletes
As student-athletes head back to the practice fields late this summer, injuries are going to happen. Despite concerted efforts by physical therapists and others to reduce and prevent sports injuries, it’s simply impossible to eliminate them from all sports and...
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