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Exercises: Breathing, Posture and Chest Mobility
The following exercises will improve your posture (the way you stand). They will also make the muscles of your chest stronger and more flexible so that breathing is easier. Do each exercise 5 times.
Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy
Limb-Girdle muscular dystrophy affects males and females. Most commonly it causes progressive hip and shoulder muscle weakness that spreads to the arms, legs and back. Symptoms usually begin between ages 8 and 15 and progress slowly. Patients usually become confined to a wheelchair by age 30.
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Chest Physiotherapy (CPT) for Children and Adults
This Helping Hand™ explains how positioning, clapping, vibrating and huff-coughing can help clear mucus and ease breathing in children and adults.
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Biomechanical Video Analysis
The purpose of the video analysis is to evaluate the mechanical deviations of the athlete from normal to identify improper stresses on the body that could predispose an athlete to injury or delay the healing process.
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Throwing Guidelines for Baseball Players
From that 1st pitch to a throw from outfield to home plate, throwing is a big part of baseball. Shoulder and elbow growth plate injuries are common in young athletes who play a high volume of games each season and throughout the year. Here are 9 tips for preventing injuries.
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Using Video Analysis to Prevent Throwing Injuries
There are many parts to any athletic movement, and they all affect one another in a chain reaction. These are just a few of the common biomechanical issues we see and can correct. We use Video Analysis for numerous sports, including baseball, softball, volleyball, running and swimming. Athletic Trainers are experts in biomechanics and this tool helps us do even more for our young athletes.
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Apophysitis: Why Children Shouldn’t Play Through Pain
Apophysitis is an inflammation or stress injury to the areas on or around growth plates in children and adolescents. Apophysitis is usually caused by repetitive overuse activities like running, jumping, and throwing but can also occur as an acute injury with a fall or rapid, powerful movement.
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Why Your Child Should Be Strength Training This Summer
While it may seem like winter just ended, fall sports are just around the corner and athletes are starting to think about gaining the strength they need for a successful season. Strength training not only enhances athletic performance but also plays a crucial role in reducing the risk of injuries.
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Core Stability: What Is It and Why Is It Important?
Having a strong, stable core helps us to prevent injuries and allows us to perform at our best. Read expert tips on how to help your child strengthen theirs.
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Remote Learning: 5 Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Posture
Spending long hours on a computer for virtual school can strain kids’ posture and muscles. Discover 5 easy strategies—from desk setup to movement breaks—that help protect your child’s body and build healthy habits for the future.