Nicole Kovak PT, DPT

04/19/2022

Many young kids that participate in sports can have complaints of pain in their heels. This is more common in children who are actively growing and those

02/18/2022

Athletico Franklin sharing the love 💕

10/30/2021

https://www.athletico.com/2021/10/25/4-ways-cheerleaders-can-get-higher-jumps/?utm_source=mailpoet&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=athletico-health-news-newsletter-post-title_2230

Many cheerleaders want to achieve higher and more powerful jumps. Jumps take practice and repetition. Jumping also involves the whole body, requiring

04/26/2021

https://www.athletico.com/2020/01/17/can-dry-needling-help/
I am now dry needling! Come see me at Athletico Greenfield

Dry needling is an innovative treatment technique performed by a licensed physical therapist to help reduce or heal pain symptoms. This technique has many useful applications ranging from soft tissue involvement to nerve irritation. In general, it is primarily used to target trigger points (sensitiv...

04/08/2021

https://jsonline.secondstreetapp.com/Top-Choice-Awards-2021/gallery/?group=381355
Vote for Athletico 💙

Voting is now open! Prove that you’re a local legend and know the best spots! It’s time to vote for your favorite restaurants, entertainment, shopping, services, and more in the 2021 Top Choice Awards!

03/19/2021

https://www.athletico.com/2021/03/19/knee-injuries-seen-in-gymnasts/

Knee pain in young gymnasts is a common complaint. Many times these young athletes begin having pain due to overuse of the area. A common overuse injury

02/05/2021

https://shiftmovementscience.com/applying-hip-strength-drills-for-reduced-pain-and-increased-flexibility/

Over the last year, I have shared a lot of my thoughts related to how I have drastically changed my approaches to hip and shoulder flexibility training. The “Gymnastics, Please Stop These Stretches” series I wrote (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3) were some of the most popular posts I’ve ever written. ...

12/29/2020

Great tips for training

Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome is more commonly known as “Shin Splints.” This syndrome describes pain on the front and side of the shin bone in the lower

12/29/2020

https://www.athletico.com/2020/04/24/6-key-exercises-for-gymnasts-to-work-on-at-home/

Gymnastics clubs across the country have been closed for several weeks in order to keep everyone safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. This has resulted in

12/08/2020

Great read as season is about to start!

Read our 6 Tips for a Healthy High School Gymnastics Season from a former level 10 high school gymnast now Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.

11/18/2020

https://www.athletico.com/2020/10/02/wrist-pain-in-tumbling-athletes/

Tumbling athletes, including gymnasts and cheerleaders, place unique demands on their upper body. When tumbling, the athlete places not only their entire