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17 articles
March 11, 2026

Stop Stretching Your Hip Flexors: Why It’s Not Fixing Your Hip Pain

You feel it every time you skate: a nagging, pinching pain at the front of your hip that just won’t go away. Someone tells you to stretch your hip flexors.…

January 27, 2026

End Range Is Where The Magic Happens In Baseball!

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December 2, 2025

Low Back Pain in Golfers: Why Your Hips and Upper Back Matter More Than You Think

Low back pain is one of the most common complaints among golfers—weekend warriors and competitive players alike. And while it’s easy to blame the golf…

November 24, 2025

Why Improving Mobility Alone Won’t Change Your Golf Game

Your swing needs you to control and time those positions at full…

November 12, 2025

Offseason Golf Training with Hawkin Dynamics Force Plates \| MANA Performance Therapy

At MANA Performance Therapy, we believe the offseason isn’t a break — it’s an opportunity. It’s when golfers can rebuild, refine, and prepare their bodies…

November 5, 2025

Your First Month of the Golf Performance Offseason: Building the Foundation for a Better Season

When the competitive or active golf season winds down, many golfers shift their attention to rest, recovery, and preparation for the next year. But the…

October 28, 2025

Why Having a Plan for the Golf Offseason Matters — And How a Process-Oriented Mindset Sets You Up for Success

As the golf season winds down, many players see the offseason as a time to relax and step away from the game. While rest and recovery are essential, the…

October 22, 2025

🏌️‍♂️ Why Rest Isn’t the Answer for Your Nagging Golf Injuries

It’s an easy choice. After months of rounds, range sessions, and travel, rest feels earned. But here’s the truth: rest isn’t the solution — it’s a…

October 14, 2025

The Golf Offseason Advantage: How Smart Training Fuels Injury Recovery and Performance in Golfers

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March 13, 2024

FAI Surgery Rehabilitation - Part 3

In parts one and two of this blog we reviewed the pre-operative, early postoperative, and middle-stage rehab phases of FAI surgery. Part three will cover…

February 2, 2024

FAI Surgery Rehabilitation - Part 2

In part one of this blog we highlighted the pre-operative and early postoperative phase of FAI surgery. Part two will expand on the middle-stage of…

January 11, 2024

FAI Surgery Rehabilitation - Part 1

Athletic hip surgeries have been one of the fastest growing orthopedic procedures in sport in the past two decades.1 Although non-surgical management is the…

December 21, 2023

Resistance Training Technique for Runners

A common question we're asked during strength training consults for runners is "how much weight should I use?" It's rare that we actually tell someone a…

January 22, 2022

Why Every Golfer Needs Strength Training

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January 17, 2022

What is Energy Systems Training During ACL Rehabilitation?

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January 10, 2022

Why You're Still Struggling With Injuries From Golf

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January 3, 2022

Why Accessory Training is Crucial During ACL Rehabilitation

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