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Basketball Knee Brace – DonJoy Reaction

There’s no denying that basketball players, whether professionals or street players, are hard on their knees. From running, jumping and twisting the body at high speeds, the knees and ligaments can...

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Best Knee Brace for Soccer – DonJoy Playmaker II

With all of the switching, kicking, colliding with other players and running at high speeds involved in soccer, it’s no wonder that so many players develop knee injuries over time. Even the mildest of...

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Physical Therapy and Wearing a Brace Can Help Treat and Prevent Common Knee...

By Carl Gargiulo, DPT Getting regular physical activity is essential for achieving and maintaining good health, and that’s why we encourage all of our patients to get enough exercise every week.  One...

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What You Can Do About Youth Football Injuries on the Rise

Many youth are involved in football these days from your local Pop Warner league to middle school and high school leagues. Kids are playing in flag football and tackle football games and injuries are...

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Dance Injuries Often Overlooked

Dance as a youth sport continues to grow year after year with girls and boys beginning to take dance lessons as young as 3 years old and many get serious and start competing from ages 6-14.  While...

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Soccer Headgear Minimizes Concussions

In a more recent study on concussions, JAMA Pediatrics found that out of the following sports for girls, basketball, softball, soccer and volleyball and for boys, baseball, soccer, football,...

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The Benefit of Compression Gear for Baseball Players

Most athletes don’t just want to perform well, they want to look the part as well. Since many baseball players see the pros wearing compression gear, athletes at lower levels have been sporting...

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How to Transition Safely to Spring Sports

The snow is melting, and the weather is warming. It’s finally warm enough to take your sports outdoors. However, before you run to the baseball diamond, basketball court, lacrosse field or trail, take...

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Why Movement Is Such Great Medicine?

One of the best forms of medicine to recover, manage or prevent an injury is to simply, move. Whether it’s your hip, leg, shoulder or back, after an injury or surgery your muscles become weak due to a...

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4 Ways to Get Moving This Spring

Spring forward and fall back into the habit of moving. Whether you’re recovering from an injury or haven’t worked out in a while, there’s no better time than now to brush off the winter cobwebs and...

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5 Recovery Tools to Keep You Moving This Season

A killer workout can lead you to couch sitting for a couple of days—hey, it happens. But you can help ease soreness and increase blood flow to assist the recovery process. From compression sleeves and...

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Aircast A60 Ankle Brace – Great for Tennis!

It’s not a contact sport, so we may not think tennis is a high-risk game. However, because of the fast-paced movement, agility, quick responses and footwork, tennis players are prone to ankle...

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Braces for Marathon Runners

Whether it’s your first marathon or your hundredth, keeping your body healthy and supported throughout your training and on race day is a must. Even though marathon running is a non-contact sport, it...

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