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Helping active individuals who are frustrated by their injuries to feel confident and perform better!

06/07/2025

Got hip pain with deep squats?

You’re not alone. Hip pain with squatting and “pinchy hips” are extremely common. Most are due to FAIS (femoroacetabular impingement syndrome), or a subtle impingement at the hip joint (check out our previous post).

Hip labral tears are also extremely common in athletes—even those without pain. In fact, up to 68% of athletes with no hip pain or stiffness have labral tears on imaging 👀

And those Cam lesions (bony outgrowth on the thigh bone) you may have heard about? Many are just normal anatomical variations from growth during our teenage years playing sports or running - not a guaranteed problem.

✅ The good news? Even painful hips with FAIS or labral tears respond really well to a focused plan that blends:
🔹 Hip mobility
🔹 Strength around the joint
🔹 Better movement control

Before assuming you need surgery or injections or have to stop deep squatting or running, make sure you’ve explored the right rehab path. Strong, stable hips can still squat deep and pain-free!

References:
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06/06/2025

06/05/2025

Shoutout to our amazing patients, your wins are why we do what we do. 🙌

05/25/2025

Buffalo Marathon Weekend Recap

We had a great time being part of this year’s Buffalo Marathon—from connecting with runners at the expo to supporting them as medical volunteers out at mile 21. It was a great reminder of how strong and supportive the running community really is.

We’re especially proud of our patients who finished their races this weekend. The effort you’ve put in over the past weeks and months really showed.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to chat, share stories, and trust us to be part of your race weekend. See you out there next year!

04/26/2025

Seeing reviews like this truly remind us why we do what we do. Huge shoutout to our awesome patients for trusting the process and putting in the work. Your success is what we’re all about!

03/26/2025

“Cleared at 4-6 months” isn’t enough.
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Delaying return to sport after ACL reconstruction until at least 9 months (ideally 12 for younger kids) can cut reinjury risk in half.
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But the timeline alone isn’t the full picture.
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Recent work from Aspetar’s research group in Qatar emphasizes that meeting objective return-to-sport criteria, like quad strength symmetry, hop tests, and psychological readiness, is essential and is a bigger predictor of reinjury risk. Athletes who don’t hit these targets, regardless of time, face a significantly higher risk of reinjury.
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Takeaway: Time is a factor, but criteria-based progression and return to sport readiness is key. Unfortunately this is not routinely done in our area or across the country.
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Protect the healing graft. Protect the athlete. Play the long game.

02/13/2025

Alex Peters crushed his first ever platform talk at the APTA conference today! We are so proud of him for his dedication and continuous learning 😊

05/07/2024

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04/28/2024

🏃‍♂️ Boost Your Speed at our Sprint Performance Clinic! 🚀

Join us on May 11th from 11am-3pm for an exclusive 4-hour Sprint Performance Clinic, hosted by Impulse Physical Therapy in partnership with Quantum Conditioning and Wellness. This clinic is designed to elevate your speed and performance, for any athlete!

Special Guest Appearance: Jalen Law Experience hands-on coaching from renowned sprinter and coach, Jalen Law. Learn techniques that refine your form and maximize your sprinting potential!

Clinic Highlights Include:
* Pre and Post Performance Tests: Measure your improvements in real-time.
* Expert Drills: Practice drills that enhance your technique and speed.
* Form Instruction: Perfect your sprint form with professional guidance.
* Recovery Strategies: Learn recovery methods that prevent injuries and promote longevity.
* Mental Performance Tactics: Gain mental strategies to boost your focus and competitive edge.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to train with the best, improve your sprinting technique, and get faster in your sport!

We only have 25 spots available, make sure you sign up today to keep your spot!

🌟 Register Now with the link in our bio for only $85 and Sprint Towards Excellence! 🌟

04/03/2024

🏅Patient win Wednesday!🏅

This patient came to us three months after ACL reconstruction surgery with some pretty significant quad strength deficits. She was having a lot of difficulty with daily activities such as walking and going up stairs. 🏃‍♀️

Since then, she’s been working incredibly hard and is now able to run and is almost on her way back to her goal of skiing again. ⛷️

Testing quadriceps force is SO important for returning patients to their full function and performance after ANY knee surgery. ‼️

02/23/2024

Started a blog on Substack to help give people more knowledge surrounding injury, rehabilitation, sports medicine, and athletic development 💪🏻

Any support or suggestions are greatly appreciated!

Link is in bio

09/25/2023

🎉 Our sincerest thanks to everyone who participated in the Best of 716! It's been an honor to stand alongside these exceptional small businesses. We're excited about the year ahead and the opportunity to further support our WNY community!🎉

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