How to Prevent ACL Tears in Student Athletes

- August 2, 2024

How to Prevent ACL Tears in Student Athletes

By Eric Leach

An ACL tear, short for anterior cruciate ligament tear, is a common yet serious injury among student athletes in all sports. Typically requiring surgical reconstruction followed by a 9-12 month rehabilitation phase, ACL tears underscore the importance of injury prevention in athletic training.

The good news is that many ACL tears are preventable. Studies indicate that between 60-85% of ACL tears are non-contact injuries, occurring due to the athlete’s movement on the field rather than through direct contact with another player.

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Unlocking Relief: A Guide to Physical Therapy for Different Types of Neck Pain

- April 17, 2024

Unlocking Relief: A Guide to Physical Therapy for Different Types of Neck Pain

By Eric Leach, DPT, PT, CSCS

Neck pain is a prevalent issue often encountered in outpatient physical therapy, presenting in various forms and intensities. If you’re grappling with neck discomfort, this blog aims to illuminate different approaches to evaluating the cervical spine and suggest common exercises tailored to different types of neck pain.

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How to measure agility in rehabilitation 

- December 20, 2023

How to measure agility in rehabilitation 

By Eric Leach, DPT

Basketball, hockey, lacrosse, football, and soccer all share a common demand for athletes to react swiftly, navigate around opponents, and outmaneuver the defense to score successfully. This skill is commonly referred to as agility. But in the realm of rehabilitation, how do we measure and define agility?

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Bring Your Running Workouts to the Next Level

- November 13, 2023

By Eric Leach, DPT

Many people run for various reasons, whether it’s to stay in shape, improve their health, or excel in a competitive sport. However, setting up an effective running workout involves more than just hitting the pavement. This blog is designed to guide you through creating your own running workout in three simple steps. By the end, you will be able to identify your specific running needs and select the right training programs to address your weaknesses.

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Three tips for running with Achilles Tendon pain (that aren’t stop running)

- November 3, 2023

By Eric Leach, DPT

Running is an excellent way to stay in shape. However, injuries can pose significant challenges for runners. One common issue is Achilles pain, which occurs at the back of your ankle. When you experience Achilles pain, it’s essential to consult a sports physical therapist to assess your condition, identify its root cause, and develop a therapy plan for recovery.

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ACL Rehab & Returning to Sports

- October 4, 2023

When performing return to sport testing, there are many different options and ways to test your knee. Many clinics will perform 3 tests when assessing return to sport (the single leg single hop, single leg triple hop, and the single leg crossover hop). However, there is much more evidence to support increased testing to minimize the risk of future injury. At peak, we perform a series of tests in the final month of rehab to ensure our athletes are ready to play. We base this series on research and continuously attempt to improve our testing criteria.

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Mobility at 30 and Beyond

- September 16, 2023

Firstly, a quick note: there is a substantial difference between flexibility and mobility, despite the two often being utilized interchangeably. Flexibility is simply the ability of a muscle to achieve a certain amount of passive stretch, and can vary widely between individuals. Mobility on the other hand, is the ability to competently and safely utilize the range of motion available for the purposes of function, expression or performance.

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