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One Hit Can Change the Game: Understanding Concussions in Sports
Concussions are a serious yet often overlooked issue in sports. With up to 3.8 million concussions occurring annually in the U.S. and nearly 50% going unreported (CDC), the need for awareness and injury prevention has never been greater. Among high school athletes, about 15% report at least one sports-related concussion each year, highlighting the prevalence... Read More
How to Do a Proper Warm-Up for Injury Prevention
Whether you’re gearing up for practice or a big competition, a proper warm-up can make all the difference in how you perform and how to stay injury-free. Although there is no guarantee to avoid every injury, a proper warm can help reduce the risk of preventable injuries! As a licensed Physical Therapist and mother to... Read More
Staying Charged: A Guide to Electrolyte Balance for Health and Exercise
Electrolytes are more than just a buzzword tossed around by sports drink commercials; they are essential minerals that play crucial roles in the athlete’s body. These charged particles help transmit electrical impulses across cells, allowing our bodies to perform a variety of vital functions such as muscle contractions and nerve signaling. The balance of electrolytes... Read More
Understanding an ACL Tear
The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is the most commonly torn of the four main ligaments of the knee. The other three being Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL), Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL), and Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL). The word “cruciate” in these ligaments comes from the way that the ACL and PCL form a “cross” on the... Read More
