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What is Sports Massage Therapy, and How Can It Benefit Athletes?

As a team of physical therapists specializing in sports-related injuries and treatments in Utah, RPT understands the importance of integrating various therapy methods to help athletes perform their best. Sports massage is among the common…

RPT UtahSeptember 30, 2024

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Why Do Football Players Take Ice Baths?

Ice baths have become common among football players to aid recovery and enhance performance. As physical therapists at RPT Utah, we often recommend ice baths as part of our sports therapy and rehabilitation services to…

RPT UtahSeptember 26, 2024

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How to Stretch Your Lower Back

Most people suffer lower back pain at some point in their life. You can strain your back by lifting something or twisting the wrong way, but you can also cause problems in your back by…

RPT UtahMay 29, 2024

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5 Ways to Avoid Ice Skating Injuries

5 Ways to Avoid Ice Skating Injuries Ice skating is a long-time tradition for many families. The sport remains particularly popular in places like Utah, where people embrace winter and winter sports. Unfortunately, falling on…

RPT UtahJanuary 12, 2023

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Sledding & Snow Tubing Injuries

Safe Sledding: How to Prevent Sledding Accidents & Injuries Don't let safety slip away from you when sledding. The snowy slopes you shred on your sled are likely smaller than ski runs. However, they still…

RPT UtahNovember 23, 2022

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Prevent Common Hockey Injuries with Physical Therapy Exercises

In ice hockey, injuries are a regular part of the game. However, you can reduce the likelihood and severity of the most common hockey injuries by preparing with some hockey strength and conditioning exercises. You…

RPT UtahMay 13, 2022

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How to Prevent Common Snowboarding Injuries

Utah mountains offer some of the best snow in the world for snowboarding. With more than seven and a half million snowboards in the US alone, it's a hugely popular sport that attracts new boarders…

RPT UtahMarch 22, 2022

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Back on the Road

Cycling is a very popular activity in the state of Utah that is continuing to grow in popularity. Not only is cycling a great recreational activity, but it can also be an incredible form of…

RPT UtahMarch 21, 2022

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How to Prevent Skiing Injuries

The thrill of skiing draws hundreds of thousands of people to Utah’s mountains each year. Speeding downhill on fresh powder gives you a feeling that you can’t get anywhere else. But all that speed means…

RPT UtahMarch 18, 2022

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Preventing Common Winter Sports Injuries

Winter sports fanatics look forward to getting out in the cold air and snow each year. Winter sports remain one of the most popular forms of outdoor recreation. With so many cold-weather sports to choose…

RPT UtahFebruary 11, 2022

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What is Sports Massage Therapy, and How Can It Benefit Athletes?

Why Do Football Players Take Ice Baths?

How to Stretch Your Lower Back

5 Ways to Avoid Ice Skating Injuries

Sledding & Snow Tubing Injuries

Prevent Common Hockey Injuries with Physical Therapy Exercises

How to Prevent Common Snowboarding Injuries

Back on the Road

How to Prevent Skiing Injuries

Preventing Common Winter Sports Injuries

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