Benefits of youth sports

Discover how balance training and physical therapy can help adults ages 50–90 reduce fall risk, maintain independence, stay socially active, and continue enjoying life with confidence. Learn evidence-based strategies from Pure Motion Physical Therapy in Arlington, TX.

Manual Therapy can be used adjunct to improve balance and functional mobility.

7 Surprising Truths About Hip and Knee Pain Most People Get Wrong

If you’re an active adult—whether you’re lifting, running, playing a sport, or just love staying on the move—nagging low back or mid-back (thoracic) pain is more than just uncomfortable; it’s a roadblock to your lifestyle. You want to get back to doing what you love without being sidelined. You might have heard of the Graston Technique (GT), a specialized therapy where practitioners use smooth, stainless-steel instruments to massage and mobilize your muscles and soft tissues.

Happy Monday! Hope you're able to hop into the week with as much enthusiasm as this patient! The 2 to 1 leg hop is a good regression from a single leg pogo hop if the patient does not have the power and coordination to complete that task. Give it a try to help to progress your power and plyometrics. #oneononephysicaltherapy #physicaltherapy #physiotherapy #plyometrics #legday #resistancetraining #calisthenics #jump #arlington #gym #move #geriatrics https://www.instagram.com/r

Orunchuk et al found that Eccentric Quasi-Isometrics (EQI) can induce morphological musculotendinous change and decrease pain. https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/Fulltext/2019/10000/Scientific_Basis_for_Eccentric_Quasi_Isometric.29.aspx

Hodgson et al 2017 found in that replacing half of static stretch times with foam rolling can prolong active and passive ROM of Hip flexion and knee flexion up to 30 mins. This may be applicable for sports that have athletes resting on the bench. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/David-Behm/publication/321141902_Impact_of_10-Minute_Interval_Roller_Massage_on_Performance_and_Active_Range_of_Motion/links/5c713abb299bf1268d1f8278/Impact-of-10-Minute-Interval-Roller-Massage