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Meet Zone’s Newest Team Member Mathew Clark: From Pitcher’s Mound to Zone PT
We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Mathew Clark, DPT, the newest member of our physical therapy team! With his unique background as both a former collegiate athlete and a highly trained physical therapist, Mat brings a fresh perspective and specialized skills to our...
Podcast Episode: How The Deadly Dozen is Revolutionizing Fitness Racing with Coach Jason Curtis
In this exciting episode of the Zone Physical Therapy and Sports Lab Podcast, host Dr. Scott Kaylor is joined by global fitness trailblazer Coach Jason Curtis from the UK. With his unique background spanning both military service and the civilian fitness industry,...
Podcast Episode: Better Sleep and TMJ Solutions with Dr. Kip Covington
On this eye-opening episode of the Zone Physical Therapy and Sports Lab Podcast, host Dr. Scott Kaylor is joined by Dr. Kip Covington of South Carolina Dental Sleep and TMJ to dive into the often overlooked but vital aspects of health: sleep dentistry and TMJ...
How to Overcome a Bone Stress Injury The Right Way
By: Christina Schultz, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist You were diagnosed with a Bone Stress Injury – Now what? Unfortunately, this means you’re going to be hanging up the running shoes for a while, but there is still...
The Soggy Sock: Reaching Peak Week(s)
Written by Christina Schultz This is the light at the end of the tunnel folks- Peak Week! At this point in your training, you have built a strong base and progressed to more and more specific training, and taper time is just around the corner. If you’re not...
The Soggy Sock: Building From The Base
Written by Christina Schultz In our last newsletter, we discussed building a base for your training. This is your foundation for the rest of your season, cycle, or year. Generally speaking, no matter what is being built, the foundation itself won’t be distinct...
Cross Country Runner with Shortness of Breath (Vocal Cord Dysfunction)
I had the opportunity to work with a 15-year-old, male cross country runner in the fall of 2019 who was experiencing pre-syncope toward the end of his races. Pre-syncope is the medical diagnosis that means he was on the verge of fainting. With less than a half mile...
Common Arm Injuries for Baseball Players
Baseball is a popular sport that attracts players of all ages and levels. Unfortunately, injuries are also common in baseball, particularly with the arm. Shoulder tendinitis, rotator cuff tears, labral tears, elbow ligament sprains (UCL), and biceps tendon ruptures...
The Soggy Sock: Top 3 Things That Make Up Your Base
Written by Christina Schultz The base of your fitness is arguably the most important component of your training cycle but what does that mean? It should give you the tools that you need for a successful training cycle ahead. Here are my top 3 components for...
6 Exercises You Can Do For Back Pain
Back pain is one of the most common medical complaints, with up to 80% of people experiencing it at some point in their lives. It is important to treat any back pain quickly and effectively, as chronic back pain can lead to more serious health problems....