Posts Tagged ‘strength’
Optimizing Mobility To Improve Your Pitching
As we have discussed before, the art of pitching is far more than the end result, that being throwing a baseball. In order to generate the force needed to complete this action, it is pivotal that we utilize proper mechanics to not only complete the task, but to complete it safely and efficiently. Now when […]
I’m A Crossfitter….Do I Need a Physical Therapist?
As a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) and a CrossFitter, I absolutely believe the answer is yes! Injuries and pain can sideline an athlete. And just like any other athlete, we hate to be sidelined.The main goal for the majority of CrossFitters is simply to be able to continue to do CrossFit. So why wait until […]
Medius and Minimus: The Unsung Glutes
As many people begin or continue to train their body for competition, fitness, or just to look and feel better, it is common that we lose track of the truly integral structures within our body. This fixation on betterment of our body tends to cause an over-emphasis on developing muscle groups that evoke a traditional […]
AVOIDING INJURIES IN YOUNG AND GROWING ATHLETES
With summer upon us, this blazing hot weather will be in full swing. And for most adolescents and teenagers, it’s the dawn of the new sports season and unfettered time off. However, in recent years, more and more kids are playing a single sport year round. Is it to better their skill set? Of course […]
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