ACL Tears In Female Athletes: What You Need Know For A Confident Return To Sport
For many high school athletes, the fear of tearing their ACL has gone through their minds. And for good reason! This is an all too common injury that plagues youth sports. Females are more likely to experience ACL injuries than males, with a risk 1.5-4X higher(1). These injuries are also seen more frequently in sports such […]
How to Overcome Foot Pain: Plantar Fasciitis Treatment for Runners
Plantar Fasciitis Treatment for Runners Did you wake up one morning and your foot was in so much pain when it hit the ground that you looked around for your missing Lego pieces from childhood? Yeah, you know exactly what I’m talking about. The pain that shoots right up your foot into your heel that […]
5 Common Gymnast Injuries: Expert Insights for Athletes and Parents
Gymnastics is an impressive and rewarding sport, yet it presents significant physical challenges to its participants. It is a high-impact sport with one of the highest injury rates among youth sports, particularly for female athletes. NCAA gymnasts have a higher injury rate than football players!1 As Doctors of Physical Therapy specializing in gymnastics, we often […]
The Ultimate Guide to College Athlete Summer Training
As Doctors of Physical Therapy, we see many injuries that could have been prevented. Proper preparation in the off-season is a vital component to reducing injury risk. This blog post will discuss how to optimize your summer training. Keep reading if you want to become the strongest, fastest, and most resilient athlete this summer.
Improving Bone Health: How To Perform the Deadlift for Osteoporosis
A major health concern for women over the age of 50 is osteoporosis, a condition that weakens bones and increases the risk of fractures. Deadlifts are a great exercise to increase bone density in your lower back and hips, but many people are scared of doing them! T
What You Need to Know About Reformer Pilates
What is Reformer Pilates? Hey Long Island Athletes! (yes, Moms are definitely athletes) Have you ever heard of Reformer Pilates? Maybe you’ve seen the new machines in our office and thought, “Those look like medieval torture devices”. (spoiler alert: they are not) Pilates is a form of exercise that is focused on controlled movements, breath, […]
Baseball Elbow Pain: Explore The Best Treatments
Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) injuries commonly cause elbow pain for athletes who participate in overhead-throwing sports like baseball. These injuries can range from mild inflammation to complete tears, resulting in UCL reconstruction surgery (more commonly known as Tommy John). Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries are rising at an alarming rate, especially in 15- to 19-year-olds. 57% […]
Pilates for Injury: The Best Exercise During and After Injury
Pilates for Injury Experiencing an injury is frustrating, especially if you are a busy athlete who just can’t afford to slow down! The good news is that we have a solution to help speed up your recovery process: Pilates for Injury. Exercise has been shown to help speed up recovery after injury by: Increasing blood flow […]
Should I Play Golf with Lower Back Pain? A Physical Therapist’s Guide
Lower back pain is an incredibly common complaint among golfers. According to the Titleist Performance Institute, 28.1% of all players deal with lower back pain after every round1. If you’re a golfer experiencing back pain, you’re probably asking yourself: “Should I play golf with lower back pain?” It can feel like a constant battle between […]
4 Ways Pilates for Athletes Improves Performance
Are you a Long Island athlete striving to reach your peak potential? Then look no further than Pilates! This unique exercise style, far from being just for graceful ballerinas, has become a secret weapon for athletes of all shapes and sizes. But what exactly is Pilates, and why should you consider adding it to your training regimen? […]
