Every fall, a handful of seasons end in the same way. An athlete plants, cuts, and goes down. Nobody touched them. There’s often a pop. And within about ninety seconds, everyone on the sideline has a fairly good idea of what just happened. ACL injuries are the defining catastrophic injury of soccer and volleyball, and […]
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There’s a category of athlete that clinics see constantly and that almost no training advice is written for. You’re not training for anything. You’re not on a program. You play — tennis on Tuesday evenings, a doubles match Saturday morning, a summer league, a pickup game, a softball season. You play hard when you play. […]
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Ask anyone who’s had it and you’ll get almost exactly that description. They pushed off for a drop shot. Something hit them in the back of the calf. They turned around, genuinely expecting to find a ball or a person behind them, and there was nobody there. That’s the classic presentation of tennis leg — […]
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Ask most athletes when they’re most likely to get hurt and they’ll say late in the season, when they’re tired and beaten up. It’s a reasonable guess. It’s usually wrong. The riskiest stretch of a spring season tends to be the beginning — tryouts, the first few weeks of practice, and the opening games. And […]
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Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in the country and it’s easy to see why. It’s fun, social, and keeps you active without feeling overwhelming. But here’s what we’re seeing more and more at Sports Physical Therapy: Players aren’t getting injured because pickleball is dangerous.They’re getting injured because of the way they’re approaching […]
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Pickleball has exploded in popularity across the country and for good reason. It’s fast-paced, social, and accessible for all ages. But with more people playing more often, we’re seeing a significant increase in pickleball injuries at Sports Physical Therapy. If you’ve started noticing soreness after matches, stiffness the next morning, or even sharp pain during […]
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Fall is a major season for court sports. Basketball, volleyball, indoor tennis, and recreational leagues all ramp up as the weather shifts and athletes move indoors. Practices intensify. Game schedules become consistent. Conditioning increases. With that increase in activity comes a rise in overuse injuries, especially in the upper extremity. One of the most commonly […]
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Fall is one of the most active training seasons of the year. Athletes return to structured practices, school sports ramp up, recreational leagues restart, and many people increase their outdoor activity after the heat of summer fades. The cooler air feels refreshing. Motivation tends to be high. Schedules get busy. But with that increase in […]
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Why the Summer-to-Fall Shift Matters All athletes know the rhythm of a season. Summer often means long days, high heat, and intense training camps. Then, almost overnight, the air cools, schedules tighten, and competitions ramp up. It’s exciting—but it also puts new demands on your body. The move from summer to fall sports is more […]
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Summer is the season of peak activity for athletes. With warmer weather, longer days, and open access to courts, fields, and trails, athletes of all levels—from weekend warriors to competitive players—are out doing what they love. But with that increased activity comes a greater risk: injuries. Summer is the season of competition, high energy, and […]
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