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Physical Therapy For Athletes

How to Avoid Skiing Injuries

Ski season is approaching fast! There’s nothing better than hitting the slopes and enjoying the fresh powder, but it’s important to stay safe while you’re doing it. Skiing can be a dangerous sport if you’re not careful, and injuries are all too common. Want to know how to avoid skiing injuries this upcoming ski season? …

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Will Physical Therapy Help a Torn Rotator Cuff?

Rotator cuff injuries are extremely common in the United States. According to research, between two to four million individuals are impacted by rotator cuff problems each year. However, the good news is that most people with a rotator cuff tear recover with physical therapy and other non-surgical treatments. At Backcountry Physical Therapy, a sports physical therapist …

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How Does Physical Therapy Help Athletes?

Whether you’re a professional athlete or play in a college club, physical therapy is highly beneficial for athletes of all levels. Not only does physical therapy speed up your recovery so you can heal quicker, but it helps prevent future sports injuries. When you train your body to move properly, it becomes a habit; therefore, …

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Keep your feet comfortable in climbing shoes and stay on the wall longer!

Climbing shoes. We all know they are not always a joy to wear. The way they fit and the camber on the shoes for more aggressive styles can have an effect on your feet that makes climbing unenjoyable if you aren’t careful. Continued use of the wrong shoe can lead to issues that have an …

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5-step technique to reduce knee pain from hiking in less than a week

Sometimes the return trip on a hike can be mentally tough. You just came through this section earlier, so you don’t have the same excitement as before. It may be getting dark and you are starting to get hungry. You just can’t wait to get back to your car and hit the local brewery for …

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