Fast Track Sports Med

The Fast Track Sports Medicine & Performance Center.
Sports Rehab. Sports Recovery. Return to Sport.
Play like an Athlete, Return like a Pro!

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Sometimes warm-ups can be a drag.
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Can't we just get into what we are wanting to do?
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Well yes you can... But you shouldn't. Experts say that: Performing warm-ups increases muscle temperature and blood flow,… https://t.co/o906YmWViX

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Bump, Set, Spike!
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This summer physical therapist Dr. Michael Jordan, client service coordinator Theresa Nelson, and strength coach Edward Kirby are playing volleyball through @fxasports.
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Can you guess who led… https://t.co/rPZmAhm6iO

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Have you ever wondered if your coach, physical therapist, teacher, etc... Practice the things they tell you to?
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Well we do, we believe firmly in practicing the things we teach.
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Our team works together to… https://t.co/sshgBa7mbu

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Posture is so important to our health. Because many of us spend most of the day at a computer, on the phone, or driving a vehicle, it is important for us to assess how our posture is affecting our health.

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No matter your sport, well balanced hip strength is important for success and health.
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Hip strength can affect our entire body, most notably our knees and ankles.
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Another way to think about these muscles is like… https://t.co/1UeFikFGXy

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Listen to this video as strength coach Edward Kirby describes which of these three variations is the most efficient kick, and potentially the safest to avoid swimmer's knee. 🎧
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Swimmer's knee or breaststroker's knee is a common ailment among swimmers.
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"An extremely high incidence of knee pain was documented both among breaststroke specialists (73%) and nonbreaststrokers (48%)" according… https://t.co/RBrBiZc5Ip

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Rotational strength is important in all of the swimming strokes.
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Try this exercise to test your rotational strength and stability.
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In today's video, strength coach Edward Kirby explains more about why it is important to break away from only swimming a single stroke.
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Rotator cuff muscles play a critical role in movement of the arm as they help to move the arm smoothly in all directions.
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Athletes who play overhead sports will find it is especially important to pay attention to their rotator cuff strength. #30daystopainfreeswimming

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The latissimus dorsi are one of the most important muscles in swimming. Using the lats instead of compensating through other muscles can also help to prevent unwanted fatigue and increase performance.
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There are many tools that can be used to assist in swimming faster and more efficiently.
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Swim paddles are one of the most commonly used tools, and can be used for a variety of functions.
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Paddles and similar… https://t.co/50XlYLWttr

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Dr. Kerri Kramer Webb explains what SICK Scap is and a couple ways you can work to fix it.
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What does SICK stand for? Scapular malposition, Inferior medial border prominence, Coracoid pain and malposition, and… https://t.co/05ZtqTZim1

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Today Dr. Kerri Kramer Webb teaches us a way to check ourselves for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.
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Note: This test does not show you if you do have Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, rather it can help you rule out Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.
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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome has generated a lot of buzz among athletes lately, partially due to Markelle Fultz and Troy Merritt.
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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome affects a small number of people, however it's effects are… https://t.co/E7zdZAsttT

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Today Dr. Kerri Kramer Webb discusses how important it is to have your injuries looked at right away, and why a physical therapist is the best initial option for… https://t.co/han9TIfJmq

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Dr. Rindal, who worked with USA Swimming during the 2016 Olympic time period says: "the intent is to minimize fascial restriction so the motion is more smooth". Thus helping athletes to perform better through the use of another recovery tool, cupping.
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It's open water swim season! Join your Team Z teammates in Luray, Virginia!

@L4Swimming has teamed up with @RacineMSports for 4 open water swim practices this year. Practices will be on Saturdays at Lake Arrowhead in Luray, Va.
RSVP at: https://t.co/igCHYhTaNM

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Carries utilize chains of muscles all along the body, similarly to those used by swimming, and assist in building muscle and bone density where it is needed most. Carries place a focus on our core... which is a keystone of our stability and balance.
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Strength training is necessary for injury prevention and swimming faster.
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