by Erin Bafunno | Jun 7, 2022 | Injury Prevention, Sports Medicine
Is BFR Just a Fad? Certain exercise ideologies tend to come and go, but I do not believe that BFR is one of those trends or fads. I have recently had a handful of patients that have heard about BFR (Blood Flow Restriction Training) from podcasts, online health... 
by Molly Rittberg | May 9, 2022 | Injury Prevention, Sports Medicine
Biking in Wisconsin This time of year biking can be beautiful in Wisconsin. Learn how biking around Wisconsin can help knee and hip health: A Wisconsin PT’s Perspective. Biking provides many health benefits and is a great workout that most can take part in. Not only... 
by Joe Ogden | Apr 21, 2022 | Injury Prevention, Throwing
How to Maintain Arm Health for Baseball/Softball Players During the Season Any throwing athlete should strive to maintain arm health and longevity throughout their season. As a Physical Therapist, I am not a huge proponent of using every little gadget and accessory... 
by Joe Ogden | Mar 23, 2022 | Injury Prevention, Sports Medicine, Throwing
Does sleep matter? Coming off of March, which is National Sleep Awareness Month, we feel like it is important to discuss the importance of sleep in athletes. Athletes (and all people to be honest) need high quality and quantity of sleep to ensure they are both... 
by Joe Ogden | Mar 12, 2022 | Injury Prevention, Sports Medicine, Throwing, Uncategorized
3 Keys to Injury Prevention in Throwers According to studies, more than a quarter-million baseball and softball players are hurt every year from throwing injuries. Throwing a baseball or softball is a highly complex movement pattern. Many tasks and movement patterns... 
by Rachel Schraufnagel | Mar 5, 2022 | Injury Prevention
Should I Avoid Static Stretching Before Exercise? Many people, including myself, have memories of performing static stretches before athletic events, gym classes, or exercise sessions. The thought behind this was a hopeful improvement in muscle performance and a...