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The Role of Tendon Stiffness in Injury Prevention and Performance
This is the second part of our tendon stiffness discussion. In the first post, found here https://petroskiphysio.com/ucl/ we discuss how tendons get stronger and why it is important. In this discussion we will discuss why it matters and how to achieve this tendon stiffness. For young pitchers and overhead athletes, UCL (ulnar collateral ligament) injuries…
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How Petroski Physio Supports Athletes in the Offseason
We recently welcomed back Erik Ritchie, a pitcher in the Phillies organization, after he spent time in Clearwater for their off-season camp. Whether you’re a professional athlete, college player, or high school standout, coming back to Petroski Physio after being in season or with your team is an important transition—and one we take seriously. When…
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Protecting Your Elbow: Building Tendon Stiffness to Shield Your UCL
This past week a mastermind group of mine had a deep talk about some unlikely keys that may play a crucial role in protecting the UCL of baseball players. This blog post highlights some of the key topics and takeaways that will be extremely helpful as they prepare for their upcoming season. The Problem with…
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The Forgotten Quality of Leadership: Discipline
When people think about great leaders, traits like consistency, communication, and motivation often come to mind. However, one essential quality frequently gets overlooked—discipline. This post is for anyone who considers themselves a leader, whether it’s on their sports team, within their organization, at home, or simply as a role model others look up to. Understanding…
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Breaking Down Tendon Rehab: Balancing Strain, Adaptation, and Rest for Optimal Healing
When it comes to tendon injuries, there’s a lot more to healing than just rest and light exercise. Our recent clinical team meeting dove deep into the latest research to refine our approach to tendon rehab. Here’s a breakdown of the critical insights we gained and how we’re using them to enhance our treatment plans.…
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Bone Stress Injuries in Athletes: Individualized Care for Recovery and Prevention
This week our team’s clinical meeting discussed treating and providing care for athletes with bone stress injuries. These include bone injuries from stress reactions to fractures. Understanding Bone Stress Injuries (BSIs) Bone stress injuries (BSIs) are common overuse conditions affecting athletes, particularly those in endurance sports like running. These injuries result from cumulative mechanical stress…
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Back on the Court: Colleen’s ACL Recovery Journey
Meet Colleen—a guard for the Archbishop Wood HS women’s basketball team. When she tore her right ACL and medial meniscus, her season came to an unexpected halt. It was a major setback, but Colleen approached ACL recovery with the same focus and determination she shows on the court. Working closely with our PT, Taylor, she…
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Maximizing Your Personalized Training and Rehab Approach
Why we Tailor your program to YOU and Why it’s so important When it comes to improving your performance and staying healthy, no two athletes are exactly the same. From the way you move to the demands of your sport, your body has specific needs that must be addressed to unlock your full potential. That’s…
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Managing Squat Pain with the Barbell Rehab Method: A Practical Guide for Athletes
What’s up everyone! Were diving into pain free squatting. This is post is based on a presentation from a clinical student, Manny Torres. The thoughts and recommendations are based off a Barbell Rehab Course he has taken about managing squat pain. Whether you’re dealing with knee pain, hip discomfort, or lower back issues during squats,…
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Should a Pitcher Take Extra Rest? Pitcher Injury Prevention
Pitching is tough on the body, and deciding when to push through soreness or take an extra day off can be tricky. Should you stick to the rotation, or will an extra rest day help you in the long run? A recent study gives us some answers, shedding light on how rest can reduce injury…