7-14-2010 Weekly Tips

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Travis Manners, PT, SCS, CSCS
Improving Your Golf Game - It's Not as Hard as You Think, Part 2

So here we are, midway through the golf season, and you are still getting laughed at by your “buddies”. But fear not. If you followed my first article in improving your game, you have some greatly improved thoracic and hip mobility and are ready to move on to the next component of a potent golf swing: joint stability. Click here for the complete tip...

7-2-10 Weekly Tips

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Adam Stephenson, CSCS
How Many Calories?

Whenever I talk to someone about nutrition, the conversation revolves around calories. It’s common to think that the number one way to lose weight is to decrease the calories taken in and increase the calories expended. While this has been proven true, I believe that those who are looking to change their diet or lose weight are overlooking a key factor: All Calories Are Not Created Equal. Click here for the complete tip...

Marisa Gulizia, DPT, PT, CSCS
Working Like a Dog Can Cause a Scotty Dog Fracture

Spondylolysis is a stress fracture in the pars interarticularis area of the vertebrae, or sometimes referred to as the neck of the “Scotty Dog”. A precursor to this condition is called a spondylolisthesis where the bone is initially weak at this area before it fractures. Although a spondylolysis can be caused from genetic factors, this type of fracture is most commonly seen in children and teen athletes as an overuse injury. Click here for the complete tip...