by Lesley Kargbo, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS | Mar 8, 2023 | Young Athletes
Blog Post #1 sports development Youth athletics is an integral part of the physical and social development of middle school aged children. Parents often want their kids to excel in sports, but may not know how best to help them reach their goals. One approach that has...
by Lesley Kargbo, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS | Mar 7, 2023 | Young Athletes
Coaching is paramount As a parent of a middle school athlete, you want your child to succeed and excel in the sport they love. With the right set of tools and strategies, you can help your child reach their goals. The key is to focus on long-term athletic development...
by Lesley Kargbo, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS | Mar 1, 2023 | Young Athletes
Blog Post #10 It’s never too early to begin a sound strength-training program. All athletes, no matter their age, can reap the benefits of weight training such as increased confidence, muscle mass, strength, and power. An athlete who has been trained in free...
by Lesley Kargbo, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS | Feb 28, 2023 | Young Athletes
YOUTH SPORTS TRAINING They are getting stronger younger! The Importance of Strength Training for Young Athletes It is no secret that athletes are getting bigger, stronger, and faster. Professional athletes now possess physical attributes that were once thought to be...
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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