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Shockwave Therapy for Achilles Pain: Is It Worth It?
Sep 14
Achilles tendon pain (back of the heel or lower leg) is common, especially for runners and active people. Some clinics offer shockwave therapy, but does it really work?
A recent...
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Managing Growth Spurts and Performance Changes in the Adolescent Athlete
Sep 2
Has your athlete suddenly become less coordinated, slower, or more injury-prone? It may not be a lack of effort but rather a possible growth spurt.
During adolescence, bones often grow...
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Injured, But Still Part of the Team: Why Staying Connected Matters
Aug 19
An injured athlete doesn't stop being an athlete.
But when an injury takes an athlete away from practice, competition, and teammates, they can lose much more than their ability to...
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Should My Child Play Through Pain?
Aug 17
Should my child play through pain? It's a question parents and coaches hear all the time.
"It only hurts a little."
"I can play through it."
"It's probably nothing."
For young athletes, toughness...
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5 Ways to Prepare Your Body for Soccer Season
Jul 22
The first few weeks of soccer season are when we tend to see a spike in injuries. Why? Because many athletes go from summer activities (or very little activity)...
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Screen Time and Young Athletes: How Devices Affect Performance and Injury Risk
Jun 26
In today's world, it's nearly impossible for young athletes to avoid screens. Phones, tablets, computers, and gaming consoles are part of everyday life. While technology can be useful for...
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The Boom–Bust Cycle of Chronic Pain (and How to Break It)
Jun 19
If you’re dealing with ongoing pain, this might sound familiar: you have a “good” day, feel better, and try to catch up on everything you’ve been putting off, only...
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💪 Rethinking Acute Injury Care: PEACE & LOVE 💛
Jun 9
If you’ve ever sprained an ankle or strained a muscle, you probably learned the old RICE method (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation). Newer research supports a more effective approach that...
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Bounce Back Strong 💪🧠: Train Your Mind During Injury Rehab
Jun 1
Getting injured stinks 😣. No two ways about it. But did you know your mind can be just as powerful as your muscles when it comes to bouncing back?...
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Sleep: The Secret Weapon for Athletes
May 27
When it comes to improving athletic performance, most athletes think about training harder, lifting more, or perfecting their technique. But there’s one tool that often gets overlooked...sleep.
Sleep isn’t just...
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Understanding Injury Recovery in Professional Football (Soccer) ⚽
May 20
In professional football (soccer), injuries are common and can affect a player’s health, team performance, and career. Two major studies, one from 2025 focused on elite women’s football and...
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How to Know If You’re Lifting Heavy Enough🏋️
May 11
Lifting heavier weights isn’t just for athletes. It plays an important role in long-term health. Strength training builds muscle, improves bone density, supports joint health, enhances balance, and helps...