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Scapular Dyskinesia in Overhead Athletes
Scapular Dyskinesia in Overhead Athletes What It Is, Why It Matters, and How We Treat It at Petroski Physio
Scapular dyskinesia is common in overhead athletes. Learn when it matters, how fatigue impacts movement, and how we assess and treat it for better performance and recovery.
Why Standardized Testing Actually Matters in Physical Therapy and Performance
Why consistency in testing is the difference between real progress and misleading data
Performance testing only works if it is consistent. Learn why standardized testing is essential for accurate data, better rehab decisions, and real progress for athletes.
Speed in Soccer: What Actually Matters
What “Speed” Really Means in Soccer
Speed in soccer isn’t just sprinting. It’s acceleration, deceleration, and reacting in chaos. The players who move best in context are the ones who stand out.
Dry Needling for Athletes: What It Is, Why It Works, and When We Use It
A Targeted Approach to Pain Relief, Movement, and Recovery
How dry needling fits into modern rehab to help athletes move better, recover faster, and return to sport.
Rehab Isn’t Linear. Here’s How We Actually Measure Progress
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Rehab doesn’t follow a straight line, treating it like one leads to missed signals and poor decisions. Here’s how modern, data-driven rehab actually tracks progress and helps athletes return stronger.
Why Your Arm Feels Sore and Tired After Throwing and what to do about it.
If your arm feels sore, heavy, or tired after throwing, you’re not alone. Learn what’s really happening and how to recover the right way so it doesn’t turn into something bigger.
Why Game-Like Training Matters: The Missing Piece in Return to Sport
Getting back to sport takes more than strength and speed. Learn why game-like, reactive training is the missing piece that helps athletes truly perform when it matters most.
Combat Sports & Physical Therapy
From MMA to wrestling, combat sports come with real injury risks. Learn how physical therapy helps athletes recover, reduce risk, and return stronger.
Back on the Court: Colleen’s ACL Recovery Journey
Meet Colleen—a guard for the Archbishop Wood HS women’s basketball team.