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Sports

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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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
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Kinesio Tape

Have you ever noticed athletes wearing different colored tape on their backs, legs, and arms? Did you know that those strips of tape are placed on certain muscles for a reason? This technique is known…
February 2, 2017
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Winter Sports Safety

Utah’s mountains are known for the “Greatest Snow on Earth.” In 2013, local resorts had 4.2 million skier visits, which is the third best season on record, according to the Utah Tourism Industry Association. Many…
December 30, 2016