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Posted by: Meghan E. Wiehe, PT, DPT, OCS on Aug 13, 2025

Everyone has dealt with sore, tense or cramped muscles from time to time. Regular use of self-myofascial release (SMR) techniques can improve flexibility, support recovery and keep muscles performing their best.

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Growing Pains in Young Athletes

It is fairly common for children to experience some pain from ages 8-16 while they are growing. Sometimes this is just pain that is of no real concern and does not limit a child’s function or activity, but in some situations, this can be more of a problem. Often times children who are more active and participate in regular sport suffer the most.
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What Is a PED?
PED is defined as any substance taken in non-pharmacologic doses specifically for purposes of improving sports performance. The more common ones that you hear of are anabolic steroids, testosterone, Human growth hormone, creatine, and ephedrine.

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Changes in Post-Concussion Care: What Parents Need to Know

Apr 15, 2021

No athlete wants to sit on the sidelines when they’re hurt, but that’s often what’s recommended to help their brain heal after a concussion – a form of traumatic brain injury. Read More

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Diagnostic Ultrasound: Evaluating Athletes at a Faster Pace

Mar 23, 2021

While most people think of ultrasound as a device used during pregnancy, it is an important tool used by many medical specialties – including sports medicine. Read More

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Poor Posture: Fixing It Before It Becomes a Problem

Jun 25, 2020

Our posture and alignment are extremely important to our bodies and how they work. If we slump forward, slouch and have our shoulders rounded forward these muscles will suffer. Read More

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Running: Something the Entire Family Can Do Together

Apr 24, 2020

Running is a great activity that can be done with minimal equipment and is something that all ages can perform. However, this may not always look the same for everyone as age, strength and body type may differ. Read More

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Are Plant-Based Diets Safe for Kids?

Jan 14, 2020

No matter the reason, hearing a child say “I want to go vegetarian!” strikes fear in the hearts of many parents. Read More

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How to Improve Wrestling Quickness and Agility

Dec 26, 2019

Wrestling has evolved to become a dynamic and agile sport. While strength is still important, there seems to be new contender and strategy for winning matches - quickness! Read More

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Beyond Video Games and Social Media: 3 Tips to Limit Screen Time and Add Exercise

Oct 29, 2019

Trying to take screen time away from kids will cause whining and sometimes anger. If you focus on adding physical activity slowly, screen time will go down as a result. Read More

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Returning to Running After an Injury: Slow and Steady Wins the Race

Oct 01, 2019

When fall sports are in full swing, we often see an influx of running-related injuries. Most often, these include stress fractures, strains and sprains, or inflammation of the growth plates. The common denominator is often increasing running intensity (mileage or speed) too quickly. Read More