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 […]
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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.
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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: The problem is,
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Golfer back pain is a very common complaint among recreational and professional golfers. According to the Titleist Performance Institute, 28.1% of all players deal with lower back pain after every round1. If you are a golfer, it can feel like a constant battle between your love for the game and the twinges in your back. The good
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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?
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Running is one of the most popular sports in the world, with over 50 million runners participating in races in the United States alone. It is estimated that about 25% of runners will sustain a running-related injury (Fredette et al., 2022). This blog post will discuss what you can do to prevent running injuries. What
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Gymnastics is a sport that demands high levels of strength and flexibility. Unfortunately, it comes with many challenges. This blog post will discuss gymnast lower back pain and why it is so prevalent. Some studies have shown that anywhere from 25% to 85% of gymnasts have lower back pain. [Reference: (1. Spine Injuries in the
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Soccer players all over Long Island are in the midst of their school seasons right now. There is no rest for the weary, as their club schedules will follow closely behind. Multiple practices and games per week, often for more than 1 team puts soccer players at a high risk for injury. This blog is
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Are you looking for optimal athlete recovery on Long Island? Read this blog to learn more about treatments and techniques that we use here In Motion Physical Therapy of NY to help our athletes perform their best. As the fall sports season kicks off, athletes are gearing up for a busy few months. With all
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