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Sports can be a great way to work out but can occasionally lead to an injury. Read these articles to understand the relationship between sports and physical therapy.

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Golf Rehabilitation and Performance

Do you play golf?  Do you experience pain when playing golf?  Do you want to hit the ball farther?  Or just want to have more fun on the course?  RPT can help you achieve all…
July 15, 2020
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Preventing Hamstring Injuries

An injury to the hamstrings is one of the most common injuries of the lower body. This occurs when one of the three hamstrings in the leg is overstretched or torn, either partially or completely.…
June 19, 2019
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Physical Therapy and Basketball Injuries

Happy March Madness! During this time of year, fans and athletes alike get their brackets ready and prep for the exciting games ahead. Basketball is an incredibly exciting sport to watch as well as play,…
March 28, 2019
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Physical Therapy in the NFL

Which team are you cheering for in this year’s Super Bowl? Whether your team is the Patriots or the Rams, a high-intensity sport such as football requires many of the players to participate in an…
February 1, 2019
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Dancers and Physical Therapy

If you’re a former dancer and/or parent to a child who’s a dancer, you know all too well the numerous injuries that can occur from this activity. An injury called, “dancer’s hip” is common in…
July 18, 2018
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Physical Therapy Can Help Athletes

When you think of physical therapy, you probably think of it as a useful tool to aid in recovery from injuries. However, injuries are not all we work on here at Registered Physical Therapists Utah.…
April 4, 2018
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The Importance of Warming Up

Track and field is a popular sport among young adults. However, this sport can lead to injury if proper warm up and cool down activities are not done. Warming up properly allows your heart rate…
March 8, 2018
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Lifting Weights

Resistance or strength training is a great way to build muscle and tone. It can help increase your metabolism and burn calories, long after you have stopped working out. Equipment There are a few different…
April 10, 2017
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Athletic Training

March is National Athletic Training Month! An athlete is defined as “a person who is trained or skilled in exercises, sports, or games requiring physical strength, agility, or stamina.” (Merriam-Webster Dictionary). Under that definition, there…
March 1, 2017