Athletic development takes time, especially if you want to do it right. Our library articles provide insight from our personal training and physical therapy team, helping people nationwide meet their sporting goals. Read our articles to learn how to improve while avoiding injury.
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Core Stability Exercises for Improved Athletic ProwessWhether you're a serious athlete or just starting your fitness journey, core stability exercises can help boost your performance. Our DC Metro PT pros explain.
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Strategies for Success: How Physical Therapy Helps Athletes Conquer Chronic PainDon't let chronic pain negatively impact your athletic performance. At SPARK Physiotherapy, our Alexandria, VA, PTs help DC Metro athletes overcome pain.
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The Unexpected Health Benefits of a Dynamic Warm-UpMany youth athletes, active adults, and even experienced athletes are guilty of forgetting to warm up before they begin physical activity. Don't skip this step!
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Running Medicine 2018 HighlightsHere, we share a recap of developments from the 2018 UVA Running Medicine Conference. Contact our sports physical therapists for help with your running-related concerns.
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Are You Training to Run Fast or to Be a F.A.S.T. Runner?The F.A.S.T. Running framework will guide a runner through an entire season of running, no matter the race distance.
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10-Week Progress Note: The Mental Game of Distance RunningThe mentality behind distance running is an adjustment but I am learning that my training can be changed and adapted to me and my life.
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5 Rules for Running MasteryHow can we put the fun back into running? Start with the fundamentals of course!
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5 Key Takeaways From Running Medicine 2016Running Medicine is a must-attend conference bringing together physical therapists, physicians, sports performance specialists, and more. Here, we share what we learned from the 2016 event.
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Deadlift 101The goal of an efficient deadlift is to ensure that all of the effort produced is used to move the bar in as short a path as possible. Learn more here.
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Why Runners Should Work Towards Being Athletic Across the SpectrumRunners don't need to play every possible sport there is, but there is a lot of benefit to being athletic across the spectrum.
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Crazy Glue, Duct Tape, and...Running?Stabilization training is basically the ability to control your body movements and use the correct tissues in the correct way. Learn why this is important for runners.
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Running Medicine 2014 Conference RecapThe 2014 Running Medicine conference helps fuel the fire to get you out on the roads safely and effectively. Here, we share key highlights from the event.
