The off-season is one of the most critical periods in an athlete’s year. It’s where strength is built, weaknesses are corrected, and the body recovers from the demands of competition. But it’s also a vulnerable time - many athletes unknowingly set themselves up for injury by training too hard, too inconsistently, or without proper guidance.
Low-back injuries are among the most common reasons athletes miss training and competition. Whether you are sprinting down the field, rotating through a swing, or absorbing force during a change of direction, your spine is constantly exposed to high loads. A strong, well-coordinated core is one of the most effective ways to protect the lumbar spine and keep athletes training at their highest level.
ForceDecks testing has become one of the most powerful tools in modern sports performance and rehabilitation. At Core Performance Physical Therapy, ForceDecks technology provides an objective, high-resolution look at how your body produces and absorbs force - information that helps guide injury prevention, track progress, and optimize performance.
Agility is more than quick footwork - it’s the ability to change direction efficiently, react rapidly, and maintain control under pressure. Across sports, from soccer and basketball to tennis and volleyball, agility is one of the strongest predictors of performance. Physical therapy plays a pivotal role in building the foundations of agility by enhancing strength, neuromuscular control, mobility, and sport-specific reaction time.
Mid-season is when athletes often feel the cumulative effects of training loads, competition schedules, fatigue, and minor aches that haven’t fully recovered. Yet this is also the point in the season when performance matters most. Mid-season mobility testing is one of the most effective ways to reduce injury risk, identify movement limitations, and optimize an athlete’s performance for the remainder of the season.
Elbow pain is a common complaint among weightlifters, athletes, and fitness enthusiasts. Whether you’re pressing, curling, or pulling, the elbow joint plays a crucial role in nearly every upper-body exercise. Over time, repetitive loading, poor mechanics, or muscle imbalance can cause irritation to the tendons and soft tissues surrounding the elbow - leading to pain that limits performance both in and out of the gym.
The shoulder is one of the most mobile joints in the human body - and that mobility comes at a cost. Because it relies heavily on muscles and soft tissues rather than bone structure for support, the shoulder is also one of the most unstable joints, making it highly susceptible to dislocations, subluxations, and chronic instability.
Tendons play a vital role in nearly every movement we make. These strong bands of connective tissue attach muscle to bone, transmitting the force that allows you to walk, run, lift, and perform everyday tasks. When healthy, tendons are flexible and resilient. When overused or weakened, they can become painful, stiff, and prone to injury.
Chronic inflammation is more than just lingering soreness - it’s the body’s prolonged response to stress, injury, or disease. When inflammation persists, it can contribute to joint pain, fatigue, stiffness, and even tissue degeneration over time. Many people associate inflammation with conditions like arthritis, tendonitis, and autoimmune disorders, but it can also result from poor movement patterns, repetitive strain, or lack of mobility.
Overuse injuries like bursitis and tendinitis are common among active individuals, athletes, and even desk workers. While these conditions can cause pain, swelling, and limited movement, complete rest isn’t always the best solution. In fact, stopping activity entirely can lead to muscle weakness and slower recovery.
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