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Stages of ACL Reconstruction Rehab

Stages of Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Rehabilitation  Generally, following an ACL tear, most individuals will opt for surgery. Recovery from an ACL surgery often takes months of PT in order to restore strength, mobility, stability, and return to sport.¹·² Although each individual’s recovery is different and the timelines may vary, ACL rehab generally falls in...

What is Dry Needling?

Dry needling (or trigger point dry needling) is a technique in which a certified healthcare provide (ie physical therapist) will place a needle into a myofascial trigger point to elicit a muscle twitch. An individual may feel a twitch similar to someone flexing a muscle.  Myofascial trigger points are common in individuals with musculoskeletal pain....

Guidelines for physical activity

Introduction “Am I doing enough?”  That is a common question one may ask when they start working out. Schedules are tight with working, commuting, and other responsibilities that it might get hard to set aside some time to take care of ourselves. We often educate that the most beneficial physical activity is one that you...

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One of the greatest contribution that Crossfit has done so far is reintroduce movements like the front squat back into fitness enthusiasts’ lives. You have males and females in wide ranges of ages and lifting experience that all perform the front squat because it is routinely incorporated into their programming.

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As a physical therapist who specializes in treating athletes, I’ve seen many types of sports injuries. I try to hear their WHOLE story and dissect where it could have gone wrong. Over time I noticed that certain themes came out of every story and I condensed them all here in this blog in hopes that you don’t experience an injury in the future.