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From Achilles Surgery to a New Perspective: Basketball player Rediscovers the Gift of Movement
Nicholas came to us after undergoing an Achilles repair, with one big goal… to return to the sport that he loves. After playing basketball in college and overseas, it was clear that his mission was to return to the court with the same explosiveness and tenacity that he previously played with.
Baseball Pitcher and Shoulder Surgery: Will’s Road to Recovery As he Prepares for His Senior Season
Will, a baseball player, came into the office after a long journey trying to heal his shoulder and elbow that ended with a necessary surgery. Immediately it was clear he was determined to make sure he would finally have a shoulder that gave him confidence heading back to the mound for his senior baseball season.
Nutrition Tips for athletes 30+
Are you an athlete over 30 looking to optimize your nutrition and performance? Dr. Geno Mayes, DPT, sat down with nutrition expert Jenn Garguilo, RDN, to answer your most common questions about supplements, hydration, and fueling up before and after workouts.
Healing Back Pain Without Surgery: Kathy’s Inspiring Physical Therapy Journey
Kathy came to PT with severe pain from a lumbar disc herniation, struggling even to lie down. Her dedication to PT got her back to being pain-free, back to 12-hour workdays, and crushing advanced workouts without surgery. Her journey shows the power of personalized physical therapy!
A Path Back to Gymnastics After Patellar Tendinopathy
At Iron, we always admire individuals who pursue their interests and aren’t afraid to try new things like gymnastics -- or even PT. That brings us to our newest patient of the month, Clarissa! Read her story here.
10 simple exercises every cyclist needs for optimal fit and performance
Feel comfortable on your bike and more powerful on your ride with these 10 essential movements to get your core, glutes, hamstrings, back and hip complex in top shape.
What Is Physical Therapy Like?
After successfully recovering from multiple injuries with the help of PT, Brendan (owner of Cycle Craft) conducted an in-depth interview with Dr. Mayes (PT & Owner of Iron Physical Therapy) to dig into every aspect of ensuring a successful journey to ‘Get Better. Be Better.” with physical therapy.
ironman wisconsin recap
See happens when physical therapist, Dr. Mayes, takes on IRONMAN Wisconsin. Follow along his 140.3 mile journey and see his top tips for other triathletes and endurance athletes.
8 Tips for a Healthy Triathlon & Endurance Training Cycle
I’m fresh off completing Ironman Wisconsin, so as a physical therapist and triathlete, I wanted to share the top endurance training tips that got me through my toughest (and healthiest) training cycle yet.
5 Tips To Prevent Back Pain from Backpacks
It's that time of year again...back to school and back to backpacks. Take a load off your kid's shoulders with these safety tips!