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Off-Season Injury Prevention in Youth Soccer The off-season is a critical time for injury prevention in youth soccer. From a physical therapy perspective, this period allows athletes to improve strength, mobility, and neuromuscular control—key components in avoiding common injuries such as ACL tears, ankle sprains, and hamstring strains. One of […]
The Pharmacy of Three Pills There is a pharmacy down the street that offers three pills–a red pill, a blue pill, and a green pill. A Red Pill for Energy, Strength, and Vitality Now, imagine if you could take a pill that boosts your energy, increases strength, and helps you […]
Knee pain from Cycling: The Neuromuscular Rut “If nothing changes, nothing changes. If you keep doing what you’re doing, you’re going to keep getting what you’re getting.” – Courtney C. Stevens The Gist: Knee pain from cycling often stems from repetitive movement patterns that become ingrained over time. As we […]
3 Essential Steps for Returning to Barbell Training After Injury Let’s set the scene. You’ve finally started feeling better from that nagging injury and are ready to return to your normal training after a few long months away from your usual routine. You’re excited to get back to barbell sports […]
Stronger, Faster: Does Heavy Lifting Boost Endurance PRs? The goal of every good strength and conditioning coach is to enhance the physical preparedness of athletes for their sport. This kind of training is done outside of working with a technical coach—for example, a running coach. For endurance athletes, especially […]
Building Strength for Endurance Athletes: Master Control, Then Unleash Power The gist: When it comes to building strength for endurance athletes, the priority is clear: first build control and integrity. Increase usable range of motion. Then build output. Strength on top of compensation compromises sport longevity. Endurance athletes need […]
🌟New Postpartum Guidelines: Key Tips for a Healthier First Year🌟 As pelvic floor therapists, we’re always keeping up with the latest research so we can better support you during the postpartum period. We’re excited to share key updates from the 2025 Canadian Guideline for Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour and Sleep […]
Can I Keep Running? The Truth You Need to Hear As the temps rise, runners of all levels are hitting the pavement and trails again. Whether you’re training for a big race or just enjoying the sunshine, it’s the perfect time to get moving. Before you lace up, check out […]
Key Takeaways • Cycling does not have to be uncomfortable. A bike fit will adjust the three points of contact so that they do not cause undue strain and pressure. • The way a person moves off the bike will mimic the way they move on a bike, so doing […]
Key Takeaways • The more dynamically you move your body, the more potential there is for injury. It is important to master the foundations of how to do an exercise correctly prior to adding intensity or weight. • Many trainers at gyms and group fitness classes focus on goals like […]
“When you work hard and aren’t scared of failing in front of other people, it also gives others permission to do the same,” shares Beau Doring, performance coach and owner of V23 Athletics. Today, Beau talks with host Andrew about how culture can build community. Coaching is an important […]
“A lot of times we find people start to strengthen rather than just stretch, and wouldn’t you know it, their symptoms start to change. Their symptoms start to go away, because strengthening through the range of motion can actually help you provide more mobility and more length through the tissue,” […]