Goddard’s Jayden Grijalva – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Most any fan of wrestling in the state of Kansas is well aware of the success that Goddard High School has enjoyed over the past couple of decades. The Lions have at least 14 state championships dating back to 1999, and in several other years they finished runner-up – or at least […]
Buhler’s Cheyann Geesling – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Cooper Chadwick After helping her team win the 4-1A state title last year, junior Cheyann Geesling is looking forward to seeing the growth of her team this year. Buhler’s head coach Skip Wilson hopes that Geesling, an integral piece of Buhler’s success last year, will step up and take the new young bowlers under […]
How to Make Exercise a Habit:12 Tips to Support Your Fitness Goals – Advanced Physical Therapy
Tip #1: Use Implementation IntentionsThis tactic involves setting a firm intention of when and where to acton a habit. You create a mental contract that deters procrastinationby stating the specific conditions under which you’ll exercise. Tip #2: Use SMARTSetting clear goals is essential when creating new habits. That’swhere the SMART framework comes in. SMART stands […]
Wellington’s Greer Buchanan – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning Greer Buchanan, who is an athlete from Wellington High School, had to visit Advanced Physical Therapy for a knee injury he sustained during his junior basketball season. “I tore my ACL and Meniscus and some micro fractures,” Buchanan said. “After the surgery I was expected to miss football being out 9-12 months. […]
Derby’s Maliyah Lansang – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Maliyah Lansang is finishing out the final year of high school basketball for Derby. Lansang and teammates have their goals set high for the season. Derby’s basketball girls have set their first big goal of the season to win the midseason tournament. At the end of the season, the big team goal is to try […]
Hutchinson’s Lily Rodriguez – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Katie Thacker Hutchinson High School girls’ basketball team has been working hard this regular season to focus on the end of the season goal of making State. Senior point guard Lily Rodriguez not only is leading the team to this goal of potential post-season play but has also set individual goals as well. […]
Maize’s Braden Salsbury – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Katelyn Coffey Maize wrestler Braden Salsbury is hitting the mats for the last year of high school wrestling. Salsbury wrestles in the 165-pound weight class and has his eyes on the final tournament of the season, State. “It’s my last season so obviously the goal is to be on top of the podium.” […]
When Can Kids Start Strength Training? A Guide for Parents – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Physical activity plays a crucial role in the overall health and well-being of children. With the return to school happening soon, many parents and kids alike are looking to establish new routines and supplement their sport training. This blog aims to provide parents with the necessary information to safely and effectively introduce strength training to […]
Derby’s Kenadie Casanova – Volleyball Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
On and off the court this season, Derby High School Volleyball players want to actlike a family. One senior, Kenadie Casanova is helping lead the team to this goal.Other goals for the team are to encourage each other when teammates are downand show kindness to everyone on and off the court. Casanova individually wantsto play […]
Wellington’s Brody Weir-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Hayden Swope Brody Weir was a second team all-league tight end for the Wellington Crusaders lastseason, and he’s been preparing to further his skills on the field all offseason. “I’ve been preparing for the season by being at the gym all summer trying to get strongerand faster,” Weir said. “A weakness I wanted to […]