-
“Overuse Injury” is Misleading: The Danger of Believing your Injury is from Overuse
As a sports PT, one of my least favorite phrases is “overuse injury.” It’s everywhere—in clinics, online, and in conversations with athletes—and while it sounds logical, it often…
4 min read
-
How to Self-Treat Muscle Strains: A Smarter Approach to Recovery
As a sports PT, I love when I can identify injuries as muscle strains! They’re among the most straightforward to treat, even when they feel scary or overwhelming.…
4 min read
-
Return to Sport After ACL Injury: A Smart and Safe Comeback
Returning to sport after an ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injury is one of the biggest milestones in an athlete’s recovery journey. Whether treated with surgery or conservative rehab,…
4 min read
-
Heel Pain in Growing Athletes: Understanding Sever’s Disease
Heel pain in athletes during rapid growth spurts is often as a result of a condition called Sever’s disease, also known as calcaneal apophysitis. While it sounds scary,…
4 min read
-
Staying Healthy During Gymnastics Competition Season: A Guide for Youth Athletes and Their Parents
Gymnastics competition season is an exciting time—full of meets, goal-setting, and opportunities to showcase hard-earned skills. But it’s also a period when training intensity, repetition, and stress on…
4 min read
-
Anterior Knee Pain: Mastering Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Anterior knee pain is known by many names including Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS), chondromalacia Patella, or a “bum knee.” It is a common issue that is often felt…
4 min read
Call or Text: (610) 484-4487 Fax: (610) 365-4638
