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Shoulder Pain After Golf Swing: Causes, Relief, and Prevention

    Tag: Physical therapy

    A golfer clutching their lead shoulder in pain during the follow-through of a golf swing.

    Shoulder Pain After Golf Swing: Causes, Relief, and Prevention

    May 11, 2026 sportsmedicineweekly

    For many golfers, the perfect drive is often followed by an unexpected and nagging guest: shoulder pain. While golf is a low-impact sport, the repetitive

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    How Physical Therapy Supports Long-Term Athletic Health

    How Physical Therapy Supports Long-Term Athletic Health

    September 12, 2024 sportsmedicineweekly

    Athletes face constant physical demands, whether they’re training for an event or recovering from one. Maintaining long-term athletic health is essential for peak performance and

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    Frozen Shoulder

    Frozen Shoulder: How to Identify Early Signs and Prevent Long-Term Stiffness

    September 6, 2024 sportsmedicineweekly

    Introduction Frozen shoulder is a condition that can cause pain and stiffness in your shoulder, making it hard to move. It’s a common problem that

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    Does Joint Hypermobility Increase Injury Risk?

    June 18, 2024 sportsmedicineweekly

    joint hypermobility can also be associated with a higher risk of injury.

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    Does Stretching Prevent Injury?

    November 8, 2021 sportsmedicineweekly

    To stretch or not to stretch, that’s the question. While there’s no doubt stretching improves flexibility, there’s no guarantee it will help prevent injury. In

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    What is Patellofemoral Syndrome and How Do I Get Rid of It?

    December 2, 2013 sportsmedicineweekly

    Pain directly in the front of the knee is most commonly referred to as patellofemoral syndrome or anterior knee pain.?? The development of patellofemoral syndrome

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    BLOG ARTICLES IN THE SPOTLIGHT

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    • Why do the Same Running Injuries Keep Coming Back? August 10, 2026 - Repeated injuries in runners often stem from underdeveloped calf and foot muscles, not flawed shoes or form. Strengthening these areas… View More
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    • Preserving Muscle on GLP-1 Weight Loss: Training & Nutrition Guide Preserving Muscle During GLP-1 Weight Loss: A Training and Nutrition Guide August 7, 2026 - Losing weight on GLP-1 medications? Learn how protein intake, resistance training, and recovery help preserve muscle so your weight loss… View More
    • The "Weekend Warrior" Gap: How the Same Biologics Pro Athletes Use Are Becoming Accessible to Everyone The “Weekend Warrior” Gap: How the Same Biologics Pro Athletes Use Are Becoming Accessible to Everyone August 3, 2026 - For decades, there has been an unspoken assumption in sports medicine: that the cutting-edge treatments available to professional athletes, the… View More
    • The Role of Breathwork in Athletic Recovery and Stress Management The Role of Breathwork in Athletic Recovery and Stress Management July 30, 2026 - Breathwork for Athletic Recovery and Stress Management Meta description: Discover how breathwork improves athletic recovery and lowers stress, plus two… View More
    • Incline Walking Calorie Burn: How to Calculate It Accurately How Incline Walking Increases Calorie Burn (And How to Calculate It Accurately) July 30, 2026 - Discover how incline walking boosts calorie burn without running. Learn the MET formula to accurately calculate your incline treadmill workout… View More
    • Youth Baseball Summer Leagues: Preventing the Arm Injuries That Peak in Summer Youth Baseball Summer Leagues: Preventing the Arm Injuries That Peak in Summer July 27, 2026 - Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Brian Cole covers Little Leaguer's elbow, UCL stress, and shoulder injuries in young pitchers, plus Pitch Smart… View More
    • Weighted Vest vs. Rucksack: Which Is Better for Hiking? Weighted Vest vs. Rucksack: Which Is Better for Hiking? July 24, 2026 - Weighted vest or rucksack for hiking? Compare load capacity, biomechanics, calorie burn, and trail utility to pick the right gear… View More
    • How to Build a Personalized Recovery Routine at Home How to Build a Personalized Recovery Routine at Home July 24, 2026 - Learn how to build a personalized recovery routine at home with simple habits, mobility work, smart tracking, and recovery tools… View More
    • Runner's Knee vs. IT Band Syndrome: Can Nutrition Play a Role in Prevention? Runner’s Knee vs. IT Band Syndrome: Can Nutrition Play a Role in Prevention? July 20, 2026 - Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Brian Cole breaks down how diet and joint supplementation influence patellofemoral pain and IT band syndrome, plus… View More
    • Female gymnast in purple leotard crouching preparatory stance on floor exercise mat How to Prevent Stress Fractures: Essential Bone Health Strategies for High-Impact Athletes July 17, 2026 - Stress fractures commonly affect high-impact athletes and arise from repetitive loading that outpaces the body's ability to repair bones. Prevention… View More
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