Being a physical therapist for a sports team organization is a highly sought-after position. Many prospective therapists have dreams of working with..
A PT's Guide To The Pelvic Floor for Female Athletes
Athletes are used to ignoring their injuries. They can get used to nagging knee pain, having to ice an ankle after a long run, forcing themselves..
Fastpitch softball is one of the most popular female sports in the United States. As of 2008 there were more than 2.5 million young women playing..
5 Common Running Injuries and How PTs Can Treat Them
Running is a common form of exercise; however, the rate of running related injuries has been reported to be as high as 85%.8 With an injury rate..
The PT's Guide to Improving Squat Mobility
Being involved in the CrossFit community for over 6 years, I have seen that Every PT treating athletes should have a system for assessing and..
How to Become a Track and Field PT Specialist
Becoming a specialist in any area of PT is never an easy task. Track and field is an even less common area to become a specialist. But this was my..
Treating MLB Players: Rehab for MLB Athlete Injuries
Major League Baseball Injuries: Part II
In my recent article, I discussed three injuries that are common in the Major League Baseball athlete..
Treating MLB Players: 3 Most Common Injuries
Major league baseball injuries - Part I
Three strikes and… you’re out for a year. Baseball, though a sport with minimal contact unless you’re Jose..
How to Become a Major League Baseball Physical Therapist
In my recent article, I discussed important questions to ask ourselves as we begin our careers as physical therapists. I debated whether to take a..
Have you ever wondered what it's like to practice physical therapy in another country? Our PT colleagues are all over the world and we can..