Peak Athletic Performance

Regular PT visits can help prevent sports injuries and improve athletic performance, says physical therapist Patricia Ladis.

Because one of their most important jobs is to identify and correct muscular and other imbalances, a physical therapist is really an efficiency expert, says Patricia Ladis.

Physical therapist Patricia Ladis says that parents need to pay attention to the pain their child is experiencing early before it becomes chronic,  and says chronic pain can only be treated by getting all muscle structures working in balance.

Strength and conditioning coach Mike Boyle tells 4-time Olympic medalist Angela Ruggiero that parents of young athletes should remember three key points: bigger is, indeed, better, proper sports nutrition is key, and developing mental toughness is essential for peak athletic performance.

 

Strength and conditioning coach Mike Boyle advises parents of young athletes that: bigger is better, nutrition is key, and developing mental toughness and commitment is essential.

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