Early specialization happens when a child focuses on one sport, year-round, before puberty, usually before age 12, often with little to no time off for rest or participation in other sports.

Shoulder pain is a common complaint we see in our clinic—whether you’re pressing heavy, swimming laps, or simply reaching overhead to...

Optimizing running cadence isn’t about mindlessly raising your step rate—it’s about tuning your mechanics, reducing harmful loads, and unlocking smoother, more economical running. Start by measuring your baseline, then experiment with small increases.

At The Impact Initiative, we partner with youth athletes to build resilient bodies, fine-tune movement patterns, and lay the foundation for lifelong performance and injury resilience.