Our blog informs athletes of all ages about sports training mistakes, overuse injuries, surgery recovery, and other obstacles. Browse our posts to learn about athletic development from our experienced personal trainers.
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Alexandria, Virginia Winter Training Programs for Spring Sports SuccessSPARK Physiotherapy's sports fitness experts in Alexandria, VA, offer winter athletic training programs to help athletes of all ages prepare for spring success.
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Stretching Is Essential for Aging AthletesSPARK Physiotherapy helps DC Metro clients stretch for success as they age. Learn how stretching can help you avoid injuries and boost your performance.
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The Restful Resolution: Examining Sleep’s Role in Athletic Development and RecoveryLooking to improve your athletic performance? Our DC Metro physical therapists explain how sufficient sleep benefits athletic training and development.
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Unlocking Your Potential: The Key Elements of Athletic DevelopmentStriving for peak athletic performance? Learn about elements of athletic development and how our DC Metro physiotherapists can help you reach your goals.
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How a Running Analysis Can Help You Avoid Injury and Improve PerformanceAre you looking to avoid injury and improve athletic performance? SPARK Physiotherapy's PT professionals discuss the benefits of a running analysis. Learn more.
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The Secret to Becoming a Better AerialistAerialists, dancers, gymnasts, and acrobats can benefit from working with a SPARK physical therapist who understands the demands of their discipline.
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It’s Not a Sprint….It’s a (Half) Marathon: Part 2We check in on Kristen's progress as she trains to run a half-marathon. We discuss goal-setting and PT support as important parts of any training program.
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It’s Not a Sprint…It’s a (Half) Marathon: Part 1A runner's personal goals and medical background should be considered when designing a half-marathon training program. Learn about a program we designed here.
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Tough Mudder 2016The SPARK staff competed in a challenging obstacle course race as a team-building and motivational activity. We urge our patients to challenge themselves too!
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Putting Humpty Dumpty Together Again: Recovery From RacesYou've achieved your goal of running a major race, but now what? We discuss how to design a recovery plan that meets your fitness goals and keeps you moving.
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So you want to run a marathon…Get an overview of a training plan for a marathon or half marathon from our experienced physical therapists and athletic trainers here. We can help you get started!
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Running a “Difficult Wet-Dirt” Race?? Prepare Like a ProCongratulations on committing to run a challenging wet-dirt race! Here are some last-minute tips to help you and your team the week of the race.
