Summer is the best time for young athletes to build strength, improve movement, and reduce injury risk — setting the foundation for peak in-season performance.

Pregnancy discomfort is common, but it should not be something you simply have to “push through.” The right exercises, hands-on treatment, and movement strategies can make a significant difference in how you feel throughout your pregnancy.

One of the most common complaints I am seeing in pregnant patients lately is pubic symphysis pain. If you are experiencing this discomfort, you are not alone. While it can feel frustrating and limiting, understanding why it happens — and addressing it early — can make a significant difference in how you feel throughout pregnancy.

Many parents worry that if their child doesn’t focus on one sport early, they will fall behind their peers or miss opportunities like elite teams or college scholarships. While early specialization may benefit a small number of athletes in certain sports, research shows it can also come with significant physical and mental challenges for many children.

Physical therapy for low back pain in active adults at Core PT & Performance

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the key stabilizing ligaments in the knee. Injuries to the ACL are among the most common serious injuries in sports that involve running, jumping, and quick changes of direction—like soccer.

Proactive physical therapy on the South Shore, MA helps improve functional movement, boost performance, prevent injury, and keep you active long term.

Offseason training for youth athletes explained. Learn how strength, conditioning, and age-appropriate planning set athletes up for long-term success and injury prevention.

Offseason training for youth athletes explained. Learn how strength, conditioning, and age-appropriate planning set athletes up for long-term success and injury prevention.

Core PT & Performance offers physical therapy in Rockland, MA focused on pain relief, performance, and long-term movement success.

Back pain, urinary leaking, and exhaustion are common postpartum—but not normal. Learn how posture, breathing, strength, and daily movement support long-term recovery after birth.

“Hanging back” happens when too much weight stays on your trail leg (right leg for a right-handed golfer) at impact, instead of transferring forward onto your lead leg. When this happens, your arms and hands are forced to do extra work, often releasing early just to get the club back to the ball.

What matters most is consistency — showing up for yourself a few times a week so that when you step onto the mountain, you feel steady, strong, and ready. Because this isn’t just about exercise. It’s about reclaiming something you love. It’s about proving to yourself that your strength is still yours, even if it looks different now. It’s about showing your kids what it looks like when mom makes time for adventure, play, and movement.

Ease labor anxiety and build confidence with safe prenatal exercises and pelvic floor tips from Core PT & Performance in Rockland, MA.

Ease labor anxiety and build confidence with safe prenatal exercises and pelvic floor tips from Core PT & Performance in Rockland, MA.

Keep your gym members longer and stronger. Core PT & Performance in Rockland partners with coaches to boost performance, prevent injury, and build longevity.

Do you want to hit the ball farther without overhauling your swing? It’s not as hard as you think. But it is something that takes a little guidance, and a lot of work (and a TPI-Certified Performance Physical Therapist)!

Learn how performance physical therapy helped a young soccer player recover from a knee injury and prepare for tryouts. Discover why PT is essential for athletes returning to sport and preventing future injuries.

At Core PT & Performance in Rockland, MA, we help young athletes across the South Shore improve strength, prevent injuries, and reach their highest potential with performance physical therapy and expert training. Our personalized approach to performance training gives growing athletes the tools they need to move better, compete harder, and stay healthy for the long run.

Discover the common causes of elbow pain in golfers and how to prevent it. Learn how swing mechanics, overuse, and mobility limitations contribute — and why working with a TPI-certified physical therapist can keep you pain-free and on the course.