Posts Tagged ‘youth strength training’

10 Benefits of Strength Training for Children

Strength training for children is controversial.  But it shouldn’t be. By now, most parents, coaches, and healthcare providers know it…

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Strength training for children

Solving the Problem of Exercise Deficit Disorder in Our Children

Physical activity (or inactivity) is a learned behavior, similar to cigarette smoking.  Your child’s behavior is heavily influenced by his…

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3 Reasons Why Young Pitchers Are Having Tommy John Surgery

The ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) is the primary stabilizer of your elbow during throwing.  When a baseball pitcher tears his…

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Youth pitching injuries

ACL Rehabilitation: 3 Reasons to be Doing Heavy Strength Training

You are not guaranteed to return to your sport after your ACL reconstruction.  1/3 of athletes never return to their…

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Strength training after ACL surgery

5 Band Rotator Cuff Exercises for Baseball Players

Nearly half of all baseball pitchers experience shoulder or elbow pain that limits participation at some point in their career. …

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Arm Care Exercises

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome:  How a Physical Therapist Can Help

Patellofemoral pain syndrome refers to pain in the front of the knee or around the kneecap (patella).  It is the…

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Exercise for knee pain

5 Closed Kinetic Chain Shoulder Rehabilitation Exercises

In order for your arm and shoulder to optimally function, muscles throughout your entire body must contribute.   During most dynamic…

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closed chain shoulder

Gluteus Maximus Exercise: Training in Multiple Planes

The gluteus maximus is the most powerful hip extensor.  This is important for functional activities performed in one plane such…

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glute exercise

Bulgarian Split Squat Variations

The rear-foot-elevated or Bulgarian, split squat is an excellent exercise to train the lower body for sport or everyday life. …

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Gluteus Medius Exercise: Advanced Progressions

Athletes are required to perform explosive powerful movements during sport.  The hip muscles, including the gluteus medius, help generate and…

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