More Articles from Tag Archives: Athletes
Concussions in Young Athletes on the Rise, Especially in Hockey and Football Players

ScienceDaily (Sep. 13, 2010) — A new study from Hasbro Children’s Hospital finds visits to emergency departments for concussions that occurred during organized team sports have increased dramatically over a 10-year period, and appear to be highest in ice hockey and football. The number of sports-related concussions is highest in high school-aged athletes, but the [...]

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Kinesiotaping Works!

If you watched the 2008 Olympics in Beijing China, chances are that you noticed the intricate patterns of taping that adorned some of the athletes, especially the volleyball players. The taping technique used is unique, in that it allows one to remain active with a muscle injury.

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Did You Know?

One study found physical therapy helped 92% of patients with low back pain.
Spine July 2008
Physical therapist-developed exercise programs can reduce athletes’ risk of injury by 41%.
American Journal of Sports Medicine August 2008
88% of physical therapy users say the care they received was beneficial to helping them return to normal activity, increasing their range of motion, and relieving their pain.
APTA Consumer Survey October 2007
Surgery is no more effective than physical therapy and medical management for osteoarthritis of the knee.
New England Journal of Medicine September 2008