Expert Advice
The Athletic Physical Therapy Team is recognized as a leader in sharing their expertise and knowledge with other medical professionals. Our therapists continue to author numerous articles for peer reviewed medical journal and National Trade magazines. Check back here often for insightful commentaries and advice from the Athletic Physical Therapy Team.
Solving the Athletic Patient Puzzle
“...To become a successful athletic physical therapist and sports medicine specialist, you must understand what makes the athletic patient different from the rest.” 
The Fitness Niche - When Rehab is over, fitness programs can boost your practice's cash flow
“No single profession is better equipped than physical therapy to offer this high level of service for fitness customers interested in functional health and preventing musculoskeletal injuries.” 
Train and Sustain: A Combination of Plyometrics Individualized Sport-Specific Training and Appropriate Bracing Can Help Athletes Get Back in the Game
“There are several advanced techniques that can supplement your knee rehabilitation programs and help your patients go the extra mile. These are essential for any athlete, whether he participates in team sports or individual sports.” 
A Safer Way to Strong Abs
“A great way to strengthen the stomach muscles is on a stability ball - a large, inflatable, rubber ball that you can perform a variety of exercises on.” |
Postoperative Support Following ACLR
“To brace or not to brace: that is the question physical therapists face. Sounds like a rhyming mantra for any physical therapist who must determine whether a patient's knee requires bracing following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR).” 
Weight of Injury
“Although we may not know the quantity of weight lifting injuries, we can still identify the types of people who are in danger of developing them.” 
Physical Therapy Following Peripheral Nerve Surgeries
“Post-operative care of the surgical patient significantly contributes to the success of the surgical procedure. The goal of physical therapy is to return the patient to their pre-operative level of functioning or better addressing the post-operative problems” 
Gluteus Medius Stimulates Lower Extremity Movement
“Of all the hip muscles, the gluteus medius (GM) may have the largest impact on lateral as well as frontal mobility and stability of the hip.” |