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5 Ankle Strengthening Drills for Gymnasts: Enhancing Strength and Stability

Strong and stable ankles are crucial for gymnasts, as they provide the foundation for various tumbling skills, jumps, leaps, and landings. Ankle strengthening drills not only improve athletic performance but also help prevent injuries. In this…
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Helping Shoulder Pain and Labral Tears in Gymnasts with Mike Scaduto

In this informative podcast episode, Mike Scaduto DPT, TPI, C-PS, a physical therapist specializing in shoulder treatment, joins the discussion to shed light on common shoulder injuries in gymnasts and baseball players.  With a background…
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Reducing Knee Pain from Overuse Injuries in Gymnasts with Janis Konkle

Overuse knee injuries can be incredibly frustrating and painful for gymnasts, especially when they involve growth plate injuries like Osgood-Schlatter's or patellar tendon problems.  In this episode of The Shift Show, Janis Konkle PT, DPT,…
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Managing Severs, Osgood Schlatters, and Hamstring Growth Plate Injuries with Dr. Emily Sweeney

In gymnastics, growth plate injuries are not uncommon, especially in the hamstring area.  These injuries can cause pain and discomfort and require proper management to ensure a full recovery. In this episode of The Shift Show, I’m joined…
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How to Help Gymnasts With Lower Back Pain and Reoccurring Injuries

In today's episode, I’m joined by sports physical therapist Shelley Anderson, PT, DPT, CSCS, and the Assistant Director of Therapy at Godspeed Health and Performance in Birmingham, AL to discuss the main reasons for back pain in these athletes…
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A Complete Guide to Elbow OCD In Gymnasts – What It Is and Treatment

Today on the Shift Show I deep dive Elbow OCD (Osteochondritis Dissecans a condition that affects gymnasts and baseball players.   It is a cartilage injury that occurs in the elbow joint and can cause pain, swelling, and stiffness. Unfortunately,…
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Why Gymnasts Need PreHab & My 5 “Must Do” Exercises

Gymnastics is a high-impact sport that requires a combination of strength, flexibility, and control. As such, it's important for gymnasts to engage in proper prehabilitation, or "prehab," to reduce the risk of injury and improve performance.…
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Are Ankle Weights, Oversplits, and Aggressive Hip Flexibility Drills Bad for Gymnasts? Why & What To Do Instead

Today on the podcast is Physical Therapist and former Collegiate gymnast Kaysha Heck, PT, DPT, SCS discussing hip flexibility and injuries. Kaysha has unfortunately had a lot of hip injuries herself as a result of outdated flexibility methods…
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Hip Injuries in Gymnastics – A Complete Guide

Hip pain is extremely common in gymnasts. Despite the research saying that only 3.1-5.7% of all injuries in gymnastics occur in the hip, the reality is that it is much more common. Injuries like hamstring growth plate inflammation (ischial apophysitis),…
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Severs Disease, OsGood Schlatters, Shin Splints, and Running/Impact Related Injuries with Kevin Coughlin, DPT

Today on the podcast is Kevin Coughlin DPT, ACSM-CPT, C-PS, a Performance Physical Therapist and expert in running-related injuries.  Kevin graduated from the University of Massachusetts Lowell with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and is…