Category Archives: Sports Injuries

Dr. Sharif Tabbah, aka “Dr. Reef,” is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, and co-founder of Athletix Rehab & Recovery in South Florida.  Dr. Reef began his career in the fitness industry back in 2003 when he became a personal trainer at New York Sports Club. His time there sparked a

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Welcome to part two of Athletix Rehab and Recovery’s series on overuse injuries in the military and tactical athlete! In part one, we discussed a typical overuse injury leading to knee pain (Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome). As a review, overuse injuries are any injury to the muscle, tendon, or joint from repetitive stress or trauma and

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Athletic training through physical therapy treatments can help you reach your peak performance, whether you’re recovering from an injury or trying to strengthen your skills. A physical therapist is dedicated to helping you reach your goals – and developing new ones! With athletic training programs, your peak performance is something that you and your physical

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Concussions are a serious concern for athletes, especially those competing in high-impact sports. It is a serious condition that can hinder both your physical and mental capabilities for a period of time. Concussions typically happen from a trauma-based impact, usually either from a sports injury or motor vehicle accident. While concussions can be painful and

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Can foot position really affect shoulder pain in throwing athletes?   *Flat-foot/Over-pronated foot: An over-pronated foot is a hypermobile foot that leads to lack of a rigid lever at push-off, and causes a collapse of the medial arch. Why does this matter? Every time your foot hits the ground, you are absorbing an equal and opposite

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