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At PREP Performance Center, our goal is to deliver expert, 1-on-1 physical therapy that helps you recover faster, move better, and return to what you love.

01/13/2026

As a former regional-qualifying Irish dancer and now a Doctor of Physical Therapy, I look at training through two lenses: performance and long-term health.

There isn’t one perfect number, but there is a safe, age-appropriate range. Training volume should support growth, protect developing joints, and allow dancers to progress without chronic pain or burnout.

If your dancer is training hard but dealing with persistent aches, fatigue, or stalled progress, it may be time to reassess the workload—not push harder.

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01/13/2026

How many hours should young dancers train?
This is one of the most common questions I hear from parents and dancers—and the answer isn’t “more is better.”

As a former regional-qualifying Irish dancer and now a Doctor of Physical Therapy, I look at training through two lenses: performance and long-term health.

There isn’t one perfect number, but there is a safe, age-appropriate range. Training volume should support growth, protect developing joints, and allow dancers to progress without chronic pain or burnout.

If your dancer is training hard but dealing with persistent aches, fatigue, or stalled progress, it may be time to reassess the workload—not push harder.

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🎯Share it with a parent or coach who needs to see it.
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01/08/2026

Hyperlordosis and anterior pelvic tilt are often part of what’s called Lower Crossed Syndrome — a pattern where muscle tension and control around the pelvis become unbalanced over time, especially with prolonged sitting.

When hip flexors stay shortened and glutes lose efficiency, the pelvis rotates forward. That shift increases stress on the lumbar spine, overworks the low back muscles, and reduces abdominal support. The result is persistent tightness, fatigue, and back discomfort that stretching alone rarely fixes.

At PREP Performance Center, treatment goes beyond symptom relief. We address:
• Pelvic and spinal mechanics
• Hip flexor and lumbar tissue restrictions
• Core and glute reactivation
• Movement patterns during daily tasks, lifting, and sport

The goal is restoring balance, control, and efficient load sharing — so your spine isn’t doing more than its fair share.

If low back tightness or posture-related pain keeps coming back, it’s usually a movement problem, not a motivation problem.

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01/01/2026

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12/18/2025

As a physical therapist, I’ve seen countless athletes try to rehab on their own. They did the exercises, followed what they found online, and pushed through because the pain started to fade.
But the injury never fully got better.

What usually made the difference was acting early. Getting assessed. Understanding what was actually missing. Then following a personalized recovery plan built for their body, their sport, and their goals.

If you’re still making one or more of the same 3 rehab mistakes, it’s time to stop guessing your recovery.

Comment "RECOVER" and get a personalized plan from a Doctor of Physical Therapy specialized in sports performance.

12/17/2025

Rest can calm symptoms, but it doesn’t retrain your system.

If pain keeps returning, the issue is often sensitivity, movement tolerance, and protection patterns — not new damage.

Pain is real.
And it responds best to the right plan, not more avoidance.

At PREP, we don’t just chase pain.
We rebuild movement, confidence, and long-term resilience so flare-ups stop running your life.

Ready to break the pain–rest–pain cycle?

👉 Book your physical therapy evaluation today! Link in bio! 🔗

Disclaimer:
This content is for educational purposes only and does not replace a medical evaluation, diagnosis, or individualized treatment plan. Always consult a licensed healthcare professional for care specific to your condition.

12/12/2025

Here’s an inside look at Phase 1 of ACL Rehab Post-Op!

✔️ Gait Training
✔️ Effleurage Massage
✔️ Patellar Mobilization
✔️ Range of Measurement
✔️ Compression Wrap

💯 Progress takes time! Every rehab journey is unique—trust the process and stay consistent!

❤️ Like, SAVE & drop a comment if you’re on an ACL recovery journey!

12/11/2025

Struggling with shoulder pain, stiffness, or weakness?

These rotator cuff rehab exercises can help improve mobility, stability, and strength—helping you recover faster and prevent future injuries! 💪🏽

✅ Wall Clock Exercise (Improves control & stability)

✅ Shoulder Flexion & Rotation (Enhances range of motion & strength)

✅ Prone Row + External Rotation (Strengthens rotator cuff & scapular muscles)

⚡ Want a full rehab plan?

🔗𝘾𝙇𝙄𝘾𝙆 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙇𝙄𝙉𝙆 𝙄𝙉 𝘽𝙄𝙊 𝙩𝙤 𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙄𝙣𝙟𝙪𝙧𝙮 𝘼𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙨𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣.⬇️

💬 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 "𝙄𝙉𝙅𝙐𝙍𝙔" 𝙩𝙤 𝙙𝙤𝙬𝙣𝙡𝙤𝙖𝙙 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙁𝙍𝙀𝙀 𝙜𝙪𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙞𝙣𝙟𝙪𝙧𝙮 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝘼𝙉𝘿 𝙄'𝙇𝙇 𝘿𝙈 𝙔𝙊𝙐 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙇𝙄𝙉𝙆! 📩

12/11/2025

Here’s an inside look at Phase 1 of ACL Rehab Post-Op!

✔️ Gait Training
✔️ Effleurage Massage
✔️ Patellar Mobilization
✔️ Range of Measurement
✔️ Compression Wrap

🥳 Progress takes time! Every rehab journey is unique—trust the process and stay consistent!

👍 Like, SAVE & drop a comment if you’re on an ACL recovery journey!

12/06/2025

Athletes don’t just grow from reps. They grow from awareness, intention, and the lessons they collect along the way. These are the lessons I carried from my own athletic journey into how I train athletes today.

Training isn’t about doing more. It’s about understanding your body, building confidence in your movement, staying consistent when progress feels messy, preparing before the pressure hits, and mastering the tiny details that change everything.

This is the foundation I bring into every session so you can move better, feel stronger, and perform with real confidence built from the inside out. The small things make the biggest impact, and that’s exactly where great athletes are made.

12/04/2025

Hip and low-back strength is the foundation of efficient, pain-free running. When these areas are weak or unstable, the body starts compensating, and that’s when form breaks down and injuries creep in.

PT-approved exercises to build hip and low back strength:
💪 Plank to Side Plank
💪 Single-Leg Romanian Deadlift with Weight
💪 Bird Dog
💪 Hamstring Curl Bridge

Build this into your weekly training and you’ll notice cleaner mechanics, stronger push-offs, and more durability on long runs.

🎯 Click the link in bio to book your session and train with purpose.

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3066 N Clybourn Avenue
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Tuesday	7am - 7pm
Wednesday	7am - 7pm
Thursday	7am - 7pm
Friday	7am - 3:30pm
Saturday	9am - 12pm

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https://prepperformancecenter.com/

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