Importance of a Warm Up for Athletes

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Why should I warm up? Warming up prepares you to compete in your sport! It slowly increases your heart rate, blood pressure, and blood flow to muscles. Without a proper warm up, you are more likely to sustain injuries and

Have You Had Your Annual Physical Therapy Check Up Yet?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”blog-post__imgtextwrap”] The American Physical Therapy Association recommends annual check ups with a physical therapist as a preventative health measure. Just like you see your dentist or doctor one to two times a year, it is a great idea to

Importance of Cardiovascular Training and Cross Training for Dancers and all Athletes

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Hello again Girl Fit Community! If you don’t already know me, my name is Nicole and I teach Hip Hop Cardio and Core at Girl Fit Physical Therapy!  You may remember my blog about my journey through at PeriAcetabular

What Are Your Goals For 2020?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Happy New Year Girl Fit Family! If you are still thinking about nailing down some resolutions to kick off the new decade look no further, but please read on! [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] Tips for Successful New Years Resolution: 1. Choose a

How To Be Strong For Skiing This Winter

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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

7 Injury Prevention Tips For Cheerleaders!

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Cheerleading is a complex sport that involves varied levels of difficulty and amount of dancing, jumping, tumbling, partner stunting, pyramid building, chants and fan participation throughout multiple seasons, varying weather conditions and  different arenas. With everything that goes into

Hello From Our Newest PT, Michaela!

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Hi Girl Fitters, I’m happy to introduce myself as the newest member of the Girl Fit team! I am a Physical Therapist and attended Boston University to earn both my Bachelors of Science in Athletic Training and Doctorate of

For The Next Generation Of Female Athletes

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hello, Girl Fit Girls and Women!  My name is Nicole, and I am a 3rd year DPT student from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.  If you’ve been in clinic recently, you might’ve seen me around – I am here for my first (of

Flip Flop Weather Is Here So Get Your Feet Ready!

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] 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