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By Connor Drislane, PT, DPT, Delaware Regional Director of Clinics for Aquacare Physical Therapy Youth sports bring incredible benefits—teamwork, discipline, confidence, and physical fitness. But alongside the thrill of the game comes a growing reality: sports injuries among children and teens are on the rise. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, more than 3.5 […]
Feeling tight or sore in your hips during workouts? You’re not alone.Hip pain is one of the most common complaints we see in athletes—especially those who love the challenge of CrossFit, Hyrox, and high-intensity strength circuits. With movements like squats, lunges, cleans, kettlebell swings, and box jumps, your hips are working overtime. While these exercises […]
When Easton High School athlete Blake Newton suffered a knee injury during the state championship ice hockey game, the timing couldn’t have been worse—or more significant. Nearing the end of the first period, Blake threw himself into a one-on-one defensive play, blocking a shot but crashing full-speed, knee-first, into the boards. He finished the game—”probably […]
When Juliet Clobes suffered a spinal fracture during a softball game three years ago, likely from sliding into base, she couldn’t have known that split second would change the trajectory of her athletic career. The Georgetown resident and Sussex Technical High School 10th grader has since endured a difficult journey that recently led to spinal […]
Milford, Delaware Joe Brozonis knows a thing or two about staying active—and bouncing back. A longtime tennis and pickleball player, Joe tore his Achilles tendon during a match while backpedaling for a high ball. “I heard it pop,” he recalls. “It wasn’t overly dramatic, but I knew right away what had happened.” After surgery with […]
Primary Care and Physical Therapy: A Smart Match When it comes to visiting our primary care provider, we may schedule a yearly physical or only visit when we are sick or have a health concern. However, we often do not schedule regular checkups with our physical therapist and in many cases, a regular whole body […]
The Hidden Core of Women’s Fitness: Pelvic Health Whether you’re crushing your workouts in the gym or at home, there’s one crucial aspect of fitness that often goes overlooked: pelvic floor health. While many associate pelvic floor exercises with postpartum recovery or aging, the truth is that these essential muscles play a vital role in […]
Aquacare Athletics now offers sports medicine services at The Factory, providing comprehensive treatment and training to support athletes in reaching their peak potential. Earlier this year, Aquacare launched PT PLUS, in-home mobile physical therapy that travels to a client’s home, workplace, pool, or fitness center. In similar fashion, Aquacare Athletics will bring quality physical therapy […]
Three-Sport Athlete Luis Hicks Returns to the Field After Meniscus Tear WATCH THE VIDEO. In the world of high school sports, injuries can be a game-changer. For Luis Hicks, a promising three-sport athlete at Indian River High School, a meniscus tear during wrestling season threatened to sideline his athletic career. However, thanks to a dedicated […]
Athlete of the Week – Isaiah “Zay” Jones By Rachel Swick Mavity Isaiah “Zay” Jones, a senior at Sussex Tech, has returned to the football field after recovering from a painful back injury. Jones, who also competes in track and field, suffered a compression fracture in his back last spring. “If I stood for too […]
Are you experiencing a spinning sensation, even when sitting still? You might be suffering from vertigo. While not life-threatening, vertigo can significantly impact your daily life. The good news? Physical therapy for vertigo can help diagnose the cause and determine the best course of treatment. Let’s dive into what vertigo is, its causes, and how […]
Athlete of the Week – Joelle Wise WATCH HERE: Any time an athlete steps on the field, an injury is possible. For Joelle Wise, a promising field hockey player at Indian River High School, a devastating knee injury during the 2022 preseason could have spelled the end of her athletic aspirations. Instead, it became the […]