Reading Time: 4 minutesIntroduction What does it take to compete with the highest level of college athletics? I’m Dr. Natty Bandasak, founder of Myokinetix Physical Therapy + Performance, and I had the privilege of sitting down with Kyle Louis, an All-ACC Conference standout from the University of Pittsburgh. In this blog, we’ll dive into the lessons Kyle has […]
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Reading Time: 3 minutesInjuries can be a devastating experience, especially if you’re an athlete whose passion and identity often revolve around your sport. Whether you’ve just undergone surgery for an ACL or UCL injury, or are facing the long road to recovery, you might be asking yourself: Am I ready to do this? The answer is simple: Yes,
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Reading Time: 4 minutesIntroduction Knee pain isn’t just frustrating—it’s a game-changer that can sideline even the most dedicated athlete. But the good news? You don’t have to let it hold you back. By focusing on quad strengthening, you can not only reduce knee pain but also enhance stability, mobility, and performance. In this blog, we’ll share with you
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Reading Time: 5 minutesIntroduction If you’re an athlete recovering from an injury and looking to enhance or return to peak performance, building strength and confidence post-injury should be your top priority, Isometric is one of the perfect exercises for this and should be a key part of your training regimen. Unlike dynamic movements, isometric exercises involve holding a
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Reading Time: 6 minutesIf you’re curious about how pro athletes think and how they bounce back from any setbacks, you’re not alone! There are some common misconceptions that recovery for the pros is all about expensive treatments and complex regimens. That’s why in this blog we will share with you how pro athletes really think and recover. We
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Reading Time: 4 minutesIntroduction If you’re an athlete facing a dislocated shoulder, we know how tough it is to regain your strength and confidence. That’s why we’re here for you. Whether you play football, wrestle, or engage in any contact sport, our targeted exercises are crafted to rebuild shoulder stability and prevent future injuries, so you can get
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Reading Time: 3 minutesIf you’ve recently been discharged from physical therapy because your insurance won’t cover it anymore, and you’re not quite ready to jump back into your favorite sport, you’re not alone. This can be a challenging and somewhat disheartening situation to find yourself in. However, we’re here to offer some guidance. Myokinetix works with individuals facing
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Reading Time: 4 minutesIn the past year, Myokinetix has added a new service called Curamedix EPat Shockwave Therapy. Incorporating Shockwave therapy as a part of treatment has many benefits and can be used for the treatment of many different injuries and body parts. We want to be able to provide our patients with top-of-the-line service, and therefore, we’re
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Reading Time: 3 minutesSummer heat is peaking all the highs just in time for the return to sports training. As much as everyone wants to get back on the field, our athletes must prepare themselves to train in the heat. Prior to the beginning of summer practice, athletes must go through what is called acclimatization. This is the
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Reading Time: 4 minutesAnyone playing any sport, especially a high contact sport like football, has the potential to get injured – And when you do, you have to find the right physical therapist for you! I know as a physical therapist, I’ve seen how important it is that a patient is with the right physical therapist. About 5
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