Mental Health

Let’s get a little more real about something: mental health. This month celebrated World Mental Health Day.  I am going to be honest with everyone. A few years ago, I was not doing well. I was not loving my job anymore. I tried being present for my family, but it was not working well. After […]

Sport Specialization

Sport specialization among young athletes is a hot topic amongst sports PTs, athletic trainers, parents, and coaches.  This specialization is when the preteen, adolescent, or young teen competes in one sport. Specifically, one sport year-round without other forms of training involved or even any length of rest time.  This blog post is going to have […]

Naps: Good or Bad?

Taking a nap during the day can have good and bad consequences. I am a huge lover of naps. I used to take one most days of the week for 1-2 hours. But over the last couple of years, I realized it was messing up my nighttime sleep if I took too long of a […]