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Today’s athletic kids are even more active than the previous generation. Not only are many of them playing sports every season; some are playing more than one sport at a time or overlapping sport seasons. Some even have regular sports practice combined with individual private coaching. About 30 million kids participate in organized sports. Currently,Read more

Jamie Lochner, DPT, PRC; Kevin Neeld, MS, CSCS, ORT; presenter, Mike Cantrell, MPT, PRC; Louise Kelley, DPT at the Professional Hockey Athletic Trainers Society annual conference in Nashville, Tennessee   Think hockey is super risky? It doesn’t have to be, thanks to the expertise of Point Performance’s Louise Kelley, DPT. She recently talked to attendees atRead more

Point Performance’s Julie Shein works with a patient to restore focus after a concussion.   Ever suffer from a concussion? Maybe you tripped on the stairs, or were tackled playing football, or were in a car accident. You might remember experiencing a nasty headache, feeling dizzy or confused, and having a hard time standing. ButRead more

Tearing an ACL is not uncommon in sports like lacrosse (Photo by Krista Fancher)   by Louise Kelley, DPT During one of my daughter’s recent lacrosse games, her teammate, attempting to deny the opposing team an open pass, quickly pivoted to the right. Her left foot and leg, however, stayed planted, and she fell toRead more

There’s a reason why “tennis elbow” became its own medical term. Tennis caters to those seeking intense one-on-one competition and individuals interested in the teamwork aspect of a slower paced doubles games. Now that summer’s arrived, tennis and other warm-weather sports are in full bloom. While high school and collegiate athletes may have benefitted from a pre-season,Read more