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cATalyzing ATs is excited to feature a guest blog by Ian Westermann, founder of www.EssentialTennis.com! Ian and I first crossed paths In 2011 when we made a series of injury prevention videos together. Ian’s product has gone on to become one of the top tennis online instruction sites internationally (featured in Forbes Magazine). The principles behind …
Spring acclimation tips for tennis athletes – Essential Tennis Read More »
Are you quick? I’m not talking 100 meter dash time. I’m talking “5-10-5” time. That person who fears nobody 1 on 1, and who nobody wants to defend. You create separation on offense and close the gap on defense. Do you want to be that athlete (or develop that athlete)? He are 5 essential components …
Being that it is March – proclaimed annually as National Athletic Trainers’ Month – I felt it important to spread some appreciation throughout the profession that I love. This blog is dedicated to all of the amazing certified/licensed athletic trainers (ATs) throughout the world. Thank you. Thank you to the athletic trainers who have paved …
Over the years, I’ve had many people (co-workers, clients, friends, family members) who have said things to me like “you always seem happy”, “don’t you ever get stressed/tired?”, and my personal favorite – “what does it take to actually get you mad??”. Seriously, people would purposely try to make me mad (I think this may …
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction rehabilitation: what’s your stance? There are tons of different protocols and guidelines out there, and I recognize and respect that there are lots of successful approaches. As part 3 of my series (in case you missed, here’s part 1 and part 2) on the ACL, I’m sharing my personal perspective and experience …
ACL rehab and return to play protocol: My approach Read More »
Welcome to part two of my three-part series dedicated to understanding the recovery from ACL injury. In part one, we heard from Veronica and Melinda about their experiences and challenges (physically, mentally, and emotionally). Now, I’m going to share the experiences of two more people who both dealt with multiple ACL tear episodes, using different …
Aside from concussions, there may be no athletic injury more publicized and hated than the tear of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament, or ACL. While never personally tearing my ACL, I’ve been fortunate to have assessed and rehabilitated many who were unfortunate to suffer this injury. Through this experience, I have learned a great deal about …
I’ve spent the last week on vacation (actually, a staycation), and it has been wonderful. Not only is this time of year a great opportunity to be with your family and friends while watching copious amounts of competitive football, but it is also an ideal time to reflect upon the past year. Reflection is such …
Ankle sprains are probably the most common orthopedic injury (according to the Cleveland Clinic, they account for 15% of all athletic injuries). I estimate that I have probably managed anywhere from 200-300 ankle injuries during the first 12 years of my career. On the flip-side, personally speaking, I am the poster-child for chronic ankle instability. …
Ankle sprains. Yea, they suck. Unless you manage them properly! Read More »
This week we have another guest blog by my brother from another mother, Jeff Buxton, MS, NASM-PES, FMS, ACE-CPT. Knowing Jeff since 2002 from our days at PSU, he is a highly effective fitness and wellness professional, an emotionally intelligent leader, and an insightful resource for all health and wellness professionals he collaborates with. With …
Does Corrective Exercise belong in the fitness world? YES! Read More »