Author: PP
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Building the Foundation: The First Steps After UCL Repair
If you’re a high school, college, or pro pitcher recovering from UCL surgery, you’ve probably heard it’s a long road back to the mound, that is challenging both mentally and physically. The truth is, the early phase of rehab sets the tone for your entire reheab journey, and it’s about way more than just resting…
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Why Using and Understanding Force Plates Could Shape the Future of Athlete Development
The following is an adaptation from a presentation from our DPT Clinical Student, Yessy Fischer. She adapted this material from her use of force plates within Petroski Physio and the Pacey Performance Podcast. If you’re a serious athlete between 16 and 30, and dealing with an injury you’re probably already tracking some metrics—whether it’s sprint…
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Why Your Brain Might Be Holding Back Your ACL Recovery (And What We’re Doing About It)
If you’ve had an ACL reconstruction and you’re working hard to get back to your sport, you’re probably focusing on strength, range of motion, mobility, and passing your return-to-sport tests. But what if there’s one piece holding everything back that most rehab programs completely miss? It’s called arthrogenic muscle inhibition (AMI)—a neurological roadblock that can…
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BUILT TO WIN: THE MMA ATHLETES TRAINING AT PETROSKI PHYSIO
At Petroski Physio, we work with athletes at every level of MMA—from rising amateurs to world-class professionals—to help them perform, recover, and stay healthy in one of the most demanding sports there is. Whether it’s a high school wrestler chasing their first title or a pro looking to stay in the rankings, the foundation is…
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How to Stay on the Field: A Guide to Quad Muscle Injuries for High School Female Soccer Players
If you’re a high school soccer player dealing with pain in the front of your thigh—especially after sprinting, decelerating, or striking the ball—there’s a good chance your quad muscle is involved. It’s one of your primary movers during powerful plays, and it plays a huge role in nearly every explosive movement on the field. This…
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Understanding Hip Anatomy Variations: Implications for Performance and Injury Prevention
The hip joint, a deep ball-and-socket structure, provides significant stability and mobility, making it crucial for athletic performance. However, not all hips are created equal. Anatomical variations in the hip can significantly influence movement patterns, susceptibility to injuries, and performance. This blog post travels with our team as they explore the key anatomical differences, their…
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Don’t Stop Training During Your Season
One of the biggest mistakes athletes make when their season starts? They stop strength training There’s a common fear that lifting during the season will cause fatigue, reduce performance, or even increase injury risk. We understand it may be difficult to fit everything into a busy schedule. But all research is pointing to its importance.…
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Basketball Injuries 101
Basketball is intense and fast-paced. It demands that the athlete demonstrate a significant amount of force, speed, strength, and endurance. Players are constantly sprinting, jumping, cutting, and absorbing physical contact, which makes them highly susceptible to injuries. While injuries are a reality in all sports, basketball players face unique risks due to the sport’s high-impact…
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What Else Should We Be Tracking throughout Rehab and Recovery?
Our staff and athletes have been pushing the limits and boundaries of staying on the field. We have been using every piece of data to analyze health and performance. Our latest interest has been blood biomarkers and how they can affect health and recovery. Blood biomarkers provide objective insights into how well your body is…
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Is Strength Training Bad for Women?
Mike Valerio CSCS | Taylor Bracy SPT | Nick Petroski DPT There is a great misconception about women and strength training. The thought is if women strength train they are at a heightened risk of injury and also getting too bulky. These perceptions ruin weight training for women and ultimately make them reluctant to strength…