Healthy Living

A dancer may do a refreshing hike during a planned deload
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Planned Deload

A Reduction of Training Intensity Prepares Your Body for the Next Challenge A simple concept…

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gait velocity if the sixth vital sign
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Gait Velocity: the 6th Vital Sign!

Gait Velocity is a Powerful Predictor of Health and Longevity Vital signs are measurements of…

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sports not re-opening with schools
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Keep Student Athlete Bright While Monday Night Lights are Off

School will start back August 26 (albeit much of it online), but football, volleyball and…

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Gait Analysis running
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A GAIT ANALYSIS: Can it forecast a running injury?

Gait Analysis In May 2009, Christopher McDougall published Born to Run. An enjoyable read, this…

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Example of Joint and Synovial Fluid
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Walking Aids in Optimal Joint and Cartilage Health

Walking Aids in Optimal Joint And Cartilage Health Walking is the best thing you can…

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It’s my knee… Not my hip.

Why are we treating the hip if it’s my knee that is hurting? This is…

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Holiday Survival Guide

By: Lindsey Jelinek, PT, DPT, CSCS We all know the challenge of staying in shape…

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breathe your way to improved performance
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Breathe Your Way to Improved Performance Part 2

By: Matthew Varca, PT, DPT, PRC Part 2: Breathing’s Impact On Performance In Part 1…

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Breathe Your Way To Improved Performance Part 1

Matthew Varca, PT, DPT, PRC Part 1: The Role of the Diaphragm If you have…

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Is poor sleep habits interfering with your performance?
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How to Optimize Sleep to Improve Performance

Whether you are performing on the field or in the boardroom, it is important to…

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