Strength and Conditioning for Youth Athletes
Where does Alex Morgan’s speed come from? How about Lebron’s power to dunk over the heads of 7ft + opponents? Sure, these athletes have an inborn talent placing them in the top 1% of their sport. But behind every athlete is a well-tailored strength and conditioning...
How Important is Stretching for Youth Athletes?
From a young age, athletes have long been trained to go through the motions of a warm up before activity, usually involving some type of stretching to prepare their bodies for upcoming movement and reduce their risk of injury. Many different types of stretching exist,...
Rock Climbing Injuries and Prevention Strategies
Within the last few decades, climbing has increased in popularity and become a mainstream activity! Coupled with its boom in popularity, the incidence of climbing-related injuries has also increased. In a review conducted by Jones et. al, they found that climbing...
Cupping: Myofascial Decompression Technique
Cupping is thought to have originated in early Chinese and Egyptian civilizations around 1500 B.C. as noted by frequent mention of the technique in ancient medicinal practices. From the most ancient of techniques using animal horns, cupping has evolved over time to...
Physical Therapy for Young Athletes
Not everyone may be familiar with physical therapy and how it may benefit young athletes. We hope this article gives a quick introduction into what physical therapy is and what makes GO PT special. We’re confident that with our services we can accelerate recovery,...
Total Hip Replacement and Why An Anterior Approach Might Be Your Best Option
Our hip joints can deteriorate or become damaged through a multitude of reasons, including repetitive stress, auto-immune disorders, and traumatic injuries. A damaged hip joint can manifest in people in numerous ways, including pain, weakness, and decreased range of...
What is Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy?
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy is a form of orthobiologics that uses your body’s own natural growth factors to amplify and accelerate your body’s ability to heal tissue.Plasma is the liquid portion of blood and makes up about 55% of our blood. It is 92% water, and...
What is Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT)?
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) is a safe, noninvasive treatment that involves delivery of energy in the form of shockwaves to injured tissues to reduce pain and promote healing. ESWT is an option for patients with chronic tendinopathy that have not responded...
What Is Agility, And How To Improve It
Let’s talk about agility. We’ve all seen it. A gymnast pulling flips and spins, a soccer players starting and stopping on a dime, or a running back weaving their way through a field of opponents. We can recognize agility when we see it, and we know it’s an intrinsic...
Common Running Injuries and Ways to Prevent Them
While running is the go-to aerobic exercise of choice for many individuals, according to recent studies, anywhere from 1-in-5 to 1-in-2 runners experience a running-related injury when observed over a one year period of time. While marathoner runners appear to be at...
How Can I Safely Exercise While Pregnant?
Gynecologists, Obstetricians, and Physical Therapists alike defer to The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, or ACOG, when considering exercise while pregnant. The College combines the most current medical research and suggests guidelines based on...
What is a Concussion and What to do if you have one
First, it’s important to understand what a concussion truly is and how it occurs. Keep in mind you don’t have to hit your head for a concussion to occur! It can happen just by a big enough hit to the body or a jarring motion that makes your head accelerate then...