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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

Mobility vs Stability in Gymnastics: Why Both Matter for Performance and Injury Prevention In gymnastics, mobility gets a lot of attention and for good reason. Splits. Backbends. Shoulder flexibility.These are all essential for the sport. But here’s where things start to break down. Mobility without stability in gymnastics is one […]

How to Prevent Ankle Sprains: Exercises for Foot and Ankle Stability Ankle sprain prevention is not about taping your ankles and hoping for the best. It is about building foot and ankle stability so your body can react quickly when the unexpected happens. Ankle sprains are one of the most […]

Why Your Knees Hurt in CrossFit (And What to Do Mid-WOD) Knee pain in CrossFit is common. Squats, Olympic lifts, box jumps, running, lunges, and high-volume WODs place repeated stress on the knee. When athletes start feeling discomfort during squats or mid-workout, the immediate thought is often, “What did I […]

The Riding Injury You’re Ignoring: Hip Pain That Won’t Go Away If you ride long enough, you’ve almost definitely felt it.That pinch in the front of your hip.The ache after a long schooling session.The leg that simply will not “drop,” no matter how many times your trainer says it or […]

What’s the Best Warm-Up for Pickleball? 10 Essential Moves to Stay Fast, Loose, and Injury-Free Pickleball may look friendly from the sidelines—but step onto the court, and you’ll feel just how demanding it really is. Quick lateral movements, explosive sprints, rapid reaction time, and rotational power—all packed into a fast-paced […]