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: 4 minutesAs a parent, you want nothing more than to see your child healthy and thriving, especially when recovering from injuries. But did you know that acupuncture, often thought of just for adults, is a powerful tool for accelerating recovery in kids as well? Whether it’s a sports injury or chronic pain, acupuncture can provide a
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Reading Time: 3 minutesAs a golfer, dealing with golfer’s elbow can be frustrating. That nagging forearm pain and tight grip can really affect your game. Whether from too many swings or long practice sessions, golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis) happens when your wrist flexors are overworked. But don’t worry, you don’t have to let this injury keep you off
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Reading Time: 4 minutesIntroduction Rehabbing knee injuries and bouncing back to peak performance doesn’t have to be a drag. With the right mix of strength, stability, and endurance training, you can make a strong comeback. One of the coolest tools to help you get there? The sled. Sled drills are awesome for knee rehab. They boost muscle strength,
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Reading Time: 5 minutesPlyometric exercises play a crucial role in rehabilitation, especially for individuals recovering from ACL injuries. Dive into a comprehensive series of exercises aimed at refining landing mechanics, enhancing jumping and landing techniques, and gradually progressing towards more challenging plyometric movements. This blog offers you the complete breakdown of these exercises and how they contribute to
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Reading Time: 5 minutesWhat is Little League Elbow? Little League Elbow is a common overuse injury typically seen in young baseball pitchers, aged 8 to 14, caused by repetitive throwing motions and incorrect techniques, resulting in inflammation or damage to the elbow’s growth plate. This stress leads to pain, swelling, and limited movement. Recovering from little league elbow takes
Reading Time: 6 minutesAt Myokinetix we offer sessions of acupuncture for patients with our licensed acupuncturist Danny Burbano. We interviewed him on his practices and to see how a session might go at Myokinetix. To see the full Q&A you can watch it here. This blog also covers some additional information about acupuncture. To start off, What is Acupuncture?
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteTrevor Kobryn, a pitcher at Delbarton High School in NJ. Trevor was diagnosed with a bone disease in his throwing elbow and underwent surgery. His path to recovery was not easy or conventional but regardless he fought his way back to the mound. He was sidelined by this injury for two years and yet he
Reading Time: 3 minutesEveryone is always looking for the next big thing or cool trend to hop in with to help them recover better. Whether it be ice baths, K-tape, heat, cupping, or some fancy apparatus that promotes recovery. But most of us overlook one of the most important aspects of recovery and overall growth. Whenever an athlete/weekend
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