Sports Injury
Why is shoulder pain common in swimmers?
Sports Injury
Shoulder pain is a common problem for swimmers and one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints, with some research indicating a prevalence between 40-91% in swimmers. Let’s dive in and take a deeper look as […]
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My Experience with Swimming
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Swimming was a sport I was involved in my entire life. From summer swimming, high school swimming, club swimming and college swimming, this sport took up the majority of my time. I swam for Rowan […]
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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
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Patellofemoral Pain (PFP) is one of the most common injuries runners experience. In fact, it is one of the most common conditions we see in outpatient physical therapy! So, if you’re experiencing generalized knee pain, […]
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5 Most Common Soccer Injuries
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Soccer is one of the most popular sports in the world and its popularity is only increasing! The US women’s national team has been dominating the competition for several years now and young kids, both […]
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Ankle Sprains
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Ankle sprains are a common injury, not just for athletes but in daily life. Legos, curbs, potholes, etc all have been accused of causing an ankle sprain. Regardless of how it happens, the effects are […]
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Hamstring Strains – Rehab and Prevention
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Many athletes have experienced a hamstring strain at some point in their career. Sports that require a high level of sprinting including soccer, football and track are more vulnerable than others, and without proper rehab, […]
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10 Important Tips to Prevent Injury & Enhance your Running Program
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Many people will get back into running this time of year after taking some time off during the holidays. Even more will get outside and start running as the weather warms up in the upcoming […]
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Week 16: Fractured rib – Zach Ertz
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With just one week left in the regular NFL season, injuries abounded across the league, including more for the Eagles! The team has taken a big hit this season with all the injuries and many […]
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Week 8: Core Muscle Injury – Desean Jackson/Marcell Dareus
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Week 9 of the NFL season is coming up and we still have not seen the Philadelphia Eagles’ star Wide Receiver, Desean Jackson, in a game since week 1 when he left the team’s first […]
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How to tell if I am running with good form?
Sports Medicine
As part of your Physical Therapy treatment a running analysis is essential for us to know if you are demonstrating symmetry and good body mechanics. While it is not always appropriate to perform a running […]
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