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| CyberPT Newsletter
Issue 9 |
January 2009 |
Greetings!
Thank you for reviewing our monthly newsletter for physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, students and other healthcare professionals. Our newsletter features various articles by healthcare professionals which will help our members stay informed on the latest developments in the physical therapy realm.
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| The Importance of Core Training for Athletes by Dino Laurenzi, L-ATC, MA, MBA & Jennifer Hill, MPT, CSCS |
 Core training is a very important aspect of an exercise routine for athletes. When incorporated into a proper workout routine it will help improve neuromuscular control and hopefully reduce injuries. The trunk of the body is considered the core and is comprised of the abdominal muscles, back muscles, pelvic floor muscles and the diaphragm. The core is the basis for all functional movements in sports and is crucial ...>>read more |
| Stretching: Myths vs. Realities by John O'Halloran MSPT, ATC, CSCS, Cert MDT |
 A very common and acceptable pre exercise or athletic event activity is stretching. Stretching has long been widely recognized as a necessity for fitness, flexibility and above all injury prevention. However over the last couple of years this popular activity has been questioned on whether it really does indeed prevent injury. In 2004 The Centers of Disease Control (CDC) reported that static stretching does ..>>read more |
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The CyberPT Team
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