The Myth of Waiting: Why Prehab Before Surgery Can Be the Difference Between a Good Recovery and a Great One UNITE.rehab.perform Think physical therapy starts after surgery? Think again. Prehab, or pre-operative rehabilitation, is physical therapy performed before surgery to improve strength, mobility, and movement quality so your body is […]
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Coaches Corner: Why Young Athletes Should Avoid Early Sport Specialization Coach Francis Huldi, MA, CSCS Strength and Performance Coach, UNITE Rehab & Performance Early sport specialization means a young athlete focuses on one sport, often year-round, for at least eight months out of the year, typically before age 12. It […]
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The Mid-Season Golf Performance Checkup: 5 Signs Your Body Is Costing You Distance Dr. Victoria Riester, PT, DPT Performance Physical Therapist, UNITE Rehab & Performance By August, most golfers have played dozens of rounds and range sessions. If you have noticed you are not hitting it as far as you […]
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Understanding the Female Athlete Triad Written by Coach Francis, CSCS Strength and Performance Coach at UNITE.rehab.perform | CSCS Certified | Specializing in Youth Athletic Development and Long-Term Performance Training This is a conversation that does not happen often enough in youth and competitive sports. And when it does happen, it […]
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Why the Room Is Spinning: Understanding the Two Most Common Vestibular Conditions Written by Dr. Lauren, DPT Dizziness can feel terrifying. One minute you are rolling over in bed, turning your head, walking through the grocery store, or looking up at a shelf, and suddenly the room feels like it […]
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Inside a Pro Volleyball Player’s Weight Room Routine (Full Workout) Written by Coach Francis, MA, CSCS Strength and Performance Coach at UNITE.rehab.perform | MA, CSCS | Specializing in Athletic Performance, Explosive Power, and Youth Development The pros did not get to where they are by doing anything exotic. They got […]
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Before You Train Through Pain: Why Physical Therapy Comes First in Your 40s Written by Dr. Victoria Riester, PT, DPT Performance Physical Therapist at UNITE.rehab.perform | BS Exercise Science, Ball State University | Doctorate in Physical Therapy, Governors State University If you are a former athlete, or just someone who […]
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How to Fix Jumper’s Knee (Patellar Tendinopathy) Written by Coach Francis, CSCS Strength and Performance Coach at UNITE.rehab.perform | CSCS Certified | Specializing in Youth Athletic Development and Long-Term Performance Training Dealing with knee pain from jumping? You are not alone. Jumper’s knee, also known as patellar tendinopathy, is one […]
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Strength Training for Runners: How Smarter Training Improves Performance and Prevents Injury Written by Dr. Victoria Riester, PT, DPT Performance Physical Therapist at UNITE.rehab.perform | BS Exercise Science, Ball State University | Doctorate in Physical Therapy, Governors State University There is a noticeable shift happening in the running world: more […]
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Parent’s Guide to Supporting Your Athlete’s Nutrition and Recovery Written by Coach Francis, CSCS Strength and Performance Coach at UNITE.rehab.perform | CSCS Certified | Specializing in Youth Athletic Development and Long-Term Performance Training Proper nutrition and recovery are essential for young athletes to perform well, recover faster, and stay healthy […]
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