Articles

A Primer on Sports Nutrition
Much has been written about sports nutrition. Not all of it makes sense, and not all of it is valid. Cutting through the clutter is important to help you prepare your body to the best of your ability. A well nourished body will run faster for longer with a lower injury rate than a poorly nourished body. more...

Female Athlete Triad Syndrome
Women’s participation in sports is increasing with every year. Women are strong and competitive athletes. Because of this, it is important to address the concerns specific to women athletes. The major health risk factor facing women athletes today is the Female Athlete Triad. The triad consists of disordered eating, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis. more...

Functional Movement Screen
When I see a new patient, at the appropriate time, I perform a Functional Movement Screen which guides their treatment in PT. This intake screen makes more sense than every other evaluation process I have seen in over 25 years of clinical practice. Using this screen, I quickly determine one’s mobility and stability dysfunction, which provides a perfect starting point for exercise and therapy. more...

The Big Three
The three most common swing flaws and the injuries
they will cause (if they haven't already)
As experts in the relationship between the body and the golf swing, we see what we refer to as THE BIG THREE swing flaws that lead to injuries in golfers. The Reverse Spine Angle, Chicken Winging, and Early Extension are the three most common swing flaws in average golfers, and there is a myriad of back and elbow issues which can accompany them. more...