Monthly Archives: November 2014

A Better Way To Stretch?

Posted on November 25, 2014 by chkdsportsmed

By: Kim Kranz, PT, DScPT, SCS As PTs, we often preach the basic rule of stretching:  If you want to improve length in a muscle, you have to consistently perform static stretching, doing 3 sets of each stretch and holding each … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Injury Prevention | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Known dangers, hidden risks to teenagers using performance enhancing drugs

Posted on November 19, 2014 by chkdsportsmed

CHKD’s Dr. Joel Brenner recently contributed to this piece from our local ABC station. Known dangers, hidden risks to teenagers using performance enhancing drugs.

Posted in Nutrition, Sports Performance | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Pilates For Kids

Posted on November 14, 2014 by chkdsportsmed

By: Ashley deLalla, DPT, PMA®-CPT “I’m a dancer and these exercises you are teaching me in therapy don’t really apply to me. Can I do some Pilates for my rehab?” “How little is too little for Pilates training?” “How is … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Pilates | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment