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Ligament sprains are a common injury for athletes, weekend warriors, and active adults in Tampa, FL. Whether you’re running along Bayshore Boulevard, hitting the CrossFit box, or playing recreational sports, understanding how sprains happen and how to properly recover is key to staying active and avoiding long-term joint issues. What is a Ligament Sprain? A ligament sprain, different from a muscle strain , occurs when a ligament—a tough band of tissue connecting bone to bone—

Knee pain during squats is one of the most common issues CrossFitters deal with— but don't worry, it is also commonly " fixable" . The key is understanding the root cause of the pain and why  it’s happening. Hint Hint: it's not usually the KNEE'S fault! Once you identify the source, you can address the underlying limitations and get back to squatting pain-free. So let's first talk about the most common types of squatting related knee pain that we see at Redemption PT, what t

CrossFit is a great and rewarding form of exercise - but it can be very demanding on the body. The volume, high intensity, heavy weight, and high skilled movements can quickly lead to overuse injuries, especially when smalls issues are ignored and smart training is not implemented. At Redemption PT in Tampa , we know that recovering from a CrossFit injury isn't just about getting rid of pain but also about restoring your mobility and strength and optimizing your movement and

When it comes to staying active, strong, and injury-free, you deserve more than a quick fix or a generic set of exercises. At Redemption Physical Therapy in Tampa , we’ve developed a proven, athlete-centered system that gets you out of pain and back to the activities you love — stronger, more confident, and more resilient than before. Our 3-Step PT Approach  is designed for athletes and active individuals who want real answers, lasting results, and a clear plan forward. READ:

A Complete Guide to Who We Are, What We Stand For, and How We Serve Tampa’s Active Community Who We Are Redemption Physical Therapy is a cash-based physical therapy and performance training clinic in Tampa. We help athletes and active individuals move better, recover faster, and perform stronger in their sport/hobby! We follow a model that gets/keeps people moving and is centered on long-term care vs the quick fix that never actually fixes the root problem. Founded by Dr. M

What Is a Muscle Strain? A muscle strain  is a muscle-specific injury that happens when a muscle is stretched too far, too fast, or too forcefully  beyond what it can handle. When this occurs, some of the fibers that make up the muscle become irritated, inflamed, or partially torn. Muscle strains occur across all types of athletes and even in everyday activity. Understanding what a strain is (and what it isn’t) is the first step to recovering quickly and safely. Common Ways M

The Anatomy The " IT band" (aka the Iliotibial band ) runs from the hip to the " lateral condyle of the tibia" , which is positioned just below the outside region of the knee. The " lateral femoral epicondyle" is also an important landmark with IT band syndrome, as it is often the friction site of the IT band causing outer knee pain. The IT band, as it is a tendon (which attaches a muscle to a bone), actually comes from a muscle called the " tensor fascia lata (TFL)". The

There are so many different ways to add some creativity, variety, and fun to your workouts. One way you can do this is to implement an...

The pistol squat is an advanced squat variation that requires a great deal of mobility, stability, strength, balance, coordination, and...