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WOWT-6 News Story- Prevent Injuries When Returning to Sport or Gym

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Two physical therapists at Makovicka Physical Therapy’s Midtown location say it’s extremely important for anyone returning to sports or the gym to take it slow and regain flexibility before going 100 percent.  Marcus Palimenio and Lauren Watson both suggest specific warm-ups and cool-downs help prevent injuries like shin-splints or knee and hip pain. “When you’ve had. . .

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Determining When to Return an Athlete to Sport Following ACL Injury

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Determining when to return an athlete back to sport following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and reconstruction is one of the more challenging decisions for those in sports medicine. This topic has been meticulously-researched yet the decision is still mired in ambiguity from many interdependent, complex variables which can give rise to an increased risk. . .

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