Prevention of Dance Injuries At Girl Fit Physical Therapy we specialize in treating the specific needs of female athletes and have a strong focus on dance medicine specifically. Our therapists have extensive experience working with all types of dancers, including
Specialized care for female athletes At Girl Fit Physical Therapy, our highly skilled physical therapists understand the unique physical needs presented by young female athletes. During the peak growth spurt, which usually occurs between ages 11 and 13 for girls,
Why Should I Warm Up? Warming up prepares your body to compete in your sport. It gradually increases your heart rate, blood pressure, and blood flow to your muscles. Without a proper warm-up, you’re more likely to sustain injuries and
The American Physical Therapy Association recommends annual checkups with a physical therapist as a preventative health measure. Just like visiting your dentist or primary care doctor once or twice a year, it’s a smart idea to see a physical therapist
Winter has arrived and there is snow on the mountains which means many of you are going to be grabbing your gear and hitting the slopes. Skiing is a whole body activity that requires a considerable amount of leg and
Injury Prevention Tips for Cheerleaders Cheerleading is a complex, high-demand sport that includes dancing, jumping, tumbling, partner stunting, pyramid building, chants, and fan engagement. These skills are performed across multiple seasons, in varying weather conditions, and in different arenas. With
Warm weather is finally here! It is time to free our feet from the heavy shoes and boots that we needed all Winter and Spring. Flip flops will soon be taking over our daily footwear choices. While this isn’t
Injury Prevention for Swimmers! Swimming is one of the best cardiovascular endurance exercises out there that strengthens the whole body! A lot of land based sport athletes resort to swimming and aquatic exercises even when they are injured or for
Thanks to our student Kayla for being our guest blogger this month! A few years ago I was lucky enough to travel to Ireland to work with the physiotherapy students of University College Dublin (UCD) regarding Gaelic football players and