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Masters Tennis Player Fully Recovers from Calf Injury

Meet Steve, a funny and charismatic tennis player whose injury sidelined him from his 5 times a week tennis game. His energy, positivity, and excitement at each session makes him my first pick for Caldwell’s January Patient of the Month!

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Return to CrossFit after Lower Back Injury

When this crossfitter had surgery due to lower back pain from an unrelated accident, he knew he would be out of the game for awhile, but with his positive attitude and strong work ethic to recover, this athlete is setting himself up for an epic return to CrossFit!

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Three Ways CrossFit Helps Every Day Movements

How does CrossFit benefit your mobility and wellness? It trains your muscles, joints, and ligaments for functional strength. CrossFit can not only help you reach your body or strength goals but also help you in many real world situations. Here are 3 ways Dr. Mayes uses CrossFit in his daily life!

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Achieve Your First Push-Up With These 4 Progressions

Does doing a push-up make you think of high school gym class? Don't count this classic exercise out before watching this video from physical therapist, Dr. Marnie Wortman, with 4 progressions that will work to build your strength in different muscle groups.

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Shin Splint Stretches to Relieve Shin Pain

Are you looking for a stretch for your shin pain or shin splints? Then you'll love this video where Dr. Geno Mayes, demonstrates and explains 2 stretches that have proven successful in physical therapy.

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Golf Exercises To Improve Your Golf Swing

Training your core muscles as a golfer can improve your performance and prevent injury. Your core provides stability and control in your golf swing, and working to strengthen that part of your body is a great way to improve your game. The best exercises golfers can do for their core are ones that involve hip and back mobility which will improve the rotation of your golf swing at the same time as its improving your base of support.

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