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About: Gerry Van Dyke

Owner & Director of COAST Rehab, Physical Therapist (PT), Sports Certified Specialist (SCS), Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)

Recent Posts by Gerry Van Dyke

The Benefits of “Quiet” Walking

  • January 01, 2016
  • by Gerry Van Dyke
  • Ankle/foot, Hip, Injury Prevention, Knee, Leg
Quiet walking is a term I use to describe an efficient gait pattern—one that greatly…

Exercises to Help Prevent Achilles Tendon Injuries

  • August 08, 2015
  • by Gerry Van Dyke
  • Ankle/foot, Exercise, Injury Prevention
In order to maintain (or improve) tendon strength and flexibility, the tendon must be exposed…

Preventing Achilles Tendon Injuries

  • July 07, 2015
  • by Gerry Van Dyke
  • Ankle/foot, Injury Prevention
Achilles tendon (AT) injuries are common---upwards of 18% in runners (with a lifetime prevalence of 50%)…

C.O.A.S.T. is Your Gateway to Better Health

  • May 05, 2015
  • by Gerry Van Dyke
  • Exercise, Fitness, Injury Prevention, Nutrition, Wellness
L.I.F.E. L ifelong I ndividualized F itness E xperience The L.I.F.E. program at C.O.A.S.T. Rehab consists of a personalized fitness…

Low Back Pain (Part 3): Hip Flexors

  • March 03, 2015
  • by Gerry Van Dyke
  • Spine
Previously, I have discussed various sources of low back pain (LBP) and that often, the…

Low Back Pain: Where is the Pain Coming From (Part 2)?

  • February 02, 2015
  • by Gerry Van Dyke
  • Spine
If we focus on finding and treating the source of pain, we can speed up…

Low Back Pain: Where is the pain coming from?

  • December 12, 2014
  • by Gerry Van Dyke
  • Spine
Most people who have experienced low back pain (LBP) have no idea where the pain…

Dynamic vs. Static Stretching

  • September 09, 2014
  • by Gerry Van Dyke
  • Exercise, Injury Prevention
There are basically two types of stretching: dynamic and static. Both are important and effective,…

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Treatments

  • July 07, 2014
  • by Gerry Van Dyke
  • Physical Therapy Tips
Why doesn't C.O.A.S.T. use ultrasound? Studies over the past 20 years have demonstrated that ultrasound (US) isn't…

Sports Drinks and Energy Drinks Linked to Unhealthy Behaviors in Adolescents

  • May 05, 2014
  • by Gerry Van Dyke
  • Nutrition, Other
It's a fact that energy and sports drinks have a high content of calories, sugar…
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Recent Posts

  • Equestrian Injuries
    Mar 11, 2021
  • Researchers: 1 in 3 People Worldwide Had a Condition That Rehab Could’ve Helped
    Jan 12, 2021
  • C.O.A.S.T. and Physical Therapy in the time of Coronavirus
    Mar 16, 2020
  • C.O.A.S.T. TURNS 25!
    Feb 03, 2020
  • 1 in 3 U.S. High Schools Have No Athletic Trainer
    Dec 07, 2019
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  • Ankle/foot
  • Arm/elbow
  • Exercise
  • Fitness
  • Hip
  • Injury Prevention
  • Knee
  • Leg
  • Massage
  • Nutrition
  • Other
  • Physical Therapy Tips
  • Shoulder
  • Spine
  • Sports medicine
  • Uncategorized
  • Wellness
  • Wrist/Hand
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