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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Get Stronger Without Heavy Weights: How Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training Helps 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 What if you could build real strength using a fraction of […]
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Does Weight Lifting Stunt Growth in Kids? 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 “Will lifting weights stunt my child’s growth?” It’s one of the most common questions we hear from parents, and […]
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The 10 Best Exercises To Relieve Back Pain Fast Written by Dr. Victoria Riester, PT, DPT Performance Physical Therapist at UNITE.rehab.perform Low back pain keeping you up at night? You’re not alone. Losing hours of sleep because of a nagging back is frustrating, and it’s one of the most common […]
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Overcoming Isometrics: How Pro Athletes Prime the Nervous System for Explosive Performance Written by Coach Francis, CSCS If you’ve ever watched a professional athlete warm up and wondered why they’re pushing or pulling hard against something that doesn’t even move, there’s a reason: they’re priming their nervous system. That maximal […]
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Why More Active Adults Are Choosing EPAT Shockwave Over Injections and Surgery Written by Dr. Victoria, DPT If you’ve been dealing with chronic tendon pain, plantar fasciitis, or a nagging injury that won’t fully heal, you’ve probably been offered one of two options: a cortisone injection to quiet the pain, […]
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Why Traditional Physical Therapy Failed to Fix Your Injury Written by Dr. Lauren, DPT If you’ve tried physical therapy and it didn’t work, you are not alone. If your pain came back the moment you returned to training, lifting, or your sport, you are not alone either. This is one […]
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French Contrast Training for Vertical Jump: Add 3–5 Inches With This 4-Step Method Written by Coach Francis, CSCS If you’re looking for how to increase your vertical jump, French Contrast training is one of the most effective methods available and one of the most underused. French Contrast is a proven […]
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