Welcome to part two of our two-part series on mobility for weightlifting. If you have not done so already, please see our blog post on overhead mobility. In today’s blog post we will be discussing hip and ankle mobility that is needed to perform the squat. Though knee mobility is also important for these [...]
Traditionally, sports and orthopedic physical therapists have primarily treated patients within clinic settings. However, there's another dimension to this role, especially for those who have pursued additional training in sports rehabilitation. These physical therapists take their skills directly to the sidelines, immersing themselves in the real-time action of sports. Working side by side with [...]
Are you a barbell athlete having trouble with some of your overhead lifts? Trouble performing movements such as the snatch, overhead squat, or overhead press? This article is for you! In today’s blog post, we will be taking a deep dive into the mobility components necessary to complete these movements. First off, it is [...]
Tennis Elbow or lateral epicondylitis, is a frequent overuse injury involving the common extensor tendon of the elbow. This tendon attaches to the lateral epicondyle of the humerus-the bump located on the outer portion of the elbow. Though many have heard of the term tennis elbow, they may not realize that only 5% of [...]
Commotio Cordis is a term that has been flying around within the last couple of weeks, given Damar Hamlin’s recent collapse during the Buffalo Bills game. Though it is still unclear what caused the young athlete’s collapse and cardiac arrest, one of the potential diagnoses seen in the media is commotio cordis. Today’s blog [...]
Set Physical Therapy is happy to announce that we are now offering a 6-Month Check-Up! In an effort to keep individuals healthy and active, we have introduced a screening to allow people to get ahead of their injuries. Think of this visit like a trip to the dentist for preventative care;, only we are [...]
Though not as common as low back pain, neck pain is a great source of disability among individuals worldwide. Some may have even experienced more neck pain as the Covid-19 pandemic progressed, and many were forced to work from home. Neck pain can often begin gradually and, for some, linger for prolonged periods. In [...]
Training programs wouldn’t be complete without proper hydration protocols. Often athletes can master the running and strength training components when preparing for a marathon or half marathon. However, many are unprepared when it comes to hydration. There will be plenty of water stations along the way during the race, but there is no need [...]
Gearing up for a marathon or half marathon this year? Feeling a little lost regarding your training regimen and hydration recommendations? Look no further than this week’s blog post, which is part I of a two-part series examining both training and hydration recommendations to keep you in optimal shape for your big races this [...]
