Even Professional Martial Artists have trouble performing at their best. Read more here to see how Raul Meza, martial arts professional training for over 28 years, was able to use Functional Movement Screening (FMS) to break three different Guinness World Records. FMS is a great program for all sports performance activities. It can...
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How do we help prepare our kids for the best athletic experience and ensure an increased level of self confidence and reduce risk for injury? Studies such as this one regarding knee pain in adolescent females have continuously shown that early specialization and failure to provide a wider array of sports activities leads to increased
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Why Kids Quit Sports Adolescence is a time when our children should be enjoying sports, learning how to work as a team and supporting one another in the most positive ways. Unfortunately, due to the massive push for them to be great, seek scholarships or even consider a professional career, we are losing more youth
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Let’s Build our Children UP, not wear them DOWN Too often we see adolescent athletes after they have suffered a season ending injury. Let’s be proactive on adolescent sports injury prevention. Let’s build our children up , not wear them out. At BreakThrough, we partner with you, your child and their medical doctor as...
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by Stacey Harper, PT, MPT Many of my patients and close friends know that I have a passion for skiing. I spend every weekend during the winter months up in Tahoe trying to get the most out of my season’s pass. As a result of my interest in the sport, I am often sought out
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The Key to Healthy Cycling by Charmaine Mamaril, PT, DPT From road biking to triathlons to spin classes, cycling is becoming an increasingly popular recreational activity. For some cyclists it’s the thrill of the open road and the cool breeze against their skin, while for others it may be a form of cross training
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by Jason Yuag, PT, DPT Recovering from a knee injury can be a long process, whether it’s a minor sprain or a major knee surgery. There are certain steps you need to take to make sure you recover properly especially if you want to return to a specific activity or sport. Whether you are in
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