Strength Training for Youth Athletes

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There is a common notion that resistance training in youth athletes can cause negative effects on development and maturity in children. Many parents believe that resistance training will stunt the growth of their child if they initiate weight lifting at too young of an age.

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Physical Therapy for Groin Strains

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If you played sports, it is likely that you have experienced a “pulled groin” or “groin strain” at one time or another. This injury is most common in soccer and ice hockey, but also will frequently occur in other sports such as tennis, rugby, baseball, basketball, and football. A groin strain can limit your ability to perform many activities like running, kicking, cutting or changing direction, and can linger for months if left untreated.

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Dry Needling for Knee Pain, Jumper’s Knee, Patellar Tendonitis

Dry needling for knee pain, jumper's knee, and patellar tendonitis

Knee pain is a very common cause within a large majority of the athletic and active population. It can be caused by a variety of reasons and can prevent us from doing the things we love, such as sports or higher level physical activity. One of the most common causes of knee pain is patellar tendonitis especially among individuals who play sports with repetitive jumping or landing including volleyball, basketball, cross-fit, long distance running, sprinting or biking.

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