CrossFit, yoga, pilates, weight-lifting, running, biking, kickboxing, and many other activities have significant benefits for the body, allow for socialization, and can be a lot of fun too. However, all physical activity has a risk of injury, but there are ways to prepare and help decrease the...
You have finally made it! After spending time planning your trip and traveling to the destination you're ready for vacation! Now it is time to sit back, relax, and enjoy yourself. While it's healthy to take a vacation, it is also important to stay healthy on vacation. One of the best ways is...
CrossFit exercise is one of the fitness trends that has gained nationwide popularity due to its unique ability to help both experienced athletes and newcomers to build a healthy lifestyle. CrossFit's unique exercise philosophy enhances faster fat burning, muscle building, and strengthening of...
Sports practices gearing up towards the end of summer and into fall can lead to many youth athletes becoming dehydrated. Hydration can have a big impact on sports performance, here are the top signs and symptoms of dehydration and hydration goals for athletes to improve performance. What effect...
“Life is 10% what happens to you, and 90% how you react to it.” — Charles R. Swindoll. While most hear this quote and consider how it applies to handling emotions, it’s just as relevant in athletic performance. ProActive Physical Therapy offers more than just injury rehabilitation. Our skilled...
The weather in Tucson is absolutely beautiful right now, and what better way to enjoy the outdoors than with a round of golf or a trip to the driving range? As you are taking advantage of this phenomenal golf weather, you might be experiencing pain and tenderness on the inside of your elbow. That...
With sports practices gearing up, it can lead to many youth athletes becoming dehydrated. Chris Murphy, ATC, LAT is sharing tips on how to spot dehydration, ways to increase fluid intake, and how hydration can affect sports performance. What effect can hydration have on my sports performance?...
Starting a running program is a great way to ease into increasing physical activity and jump-starting an exercise program. Research shows that just 30 minutes of running can have huge benefits on your short-term and long-term health. So it's perhaps no surprise that running is strongly associated...
As the smell of fresh cut grass hits the air and infields are meticulously drug, it can only mean one thing…it’s baseball and softball season. As these seasons start, countless players take to their respective fields with their coaches, teammates, and parents alike and begin looking forward to a...
With deep roots in Tucson and a passion for treating athletes of all ages—specifically soccer, we’re proud to announce that ProActive Physical Therapy is the Official Athletic Training and Physical Therapy provider of FC Tucson for the 2018 season. Our commitment to the Tucson community goes...
