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SkiMo Success: Training, Resilience, and the Role of Coaching in Injury Prevention
By: Duncan Koehn MS Ski mountaineering (AKA Skimo) is one of the fastest growing winter sports in the world. With more resorts opening...
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Oct 73 min read
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Three Things You Need to Know About Protein
By Dr. Cindy Dallow PhD, RD Living in the mountains means you’re probably not sitting still very often. Whether you’re out on the trails,...
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Oct 63 min read
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Ski Injury Prevention & Strength Periodization
By Aaron Castonguay PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS | September 2025 Ski season is around the corner. The excitement of that first powder day is real,...
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Sep 94 min read
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VOâ‚‚Â Testing:Â The Healthspan Metric Every Mountain Dweller and Athlete Should Know
Let’s get a few of the major questions out of the way right off the bat: What is VO₂? • VO₂ is the volume of oxygen consumption. VO₂ max...
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Sep 75 min read
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How Dry Needling is Shaping Smarter Clinical Decisions: Referral Patterns
Chronic muscle pain, mobility issues, and unexplained aches often trace back to one common source: myofascial trigger points. These...
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May 73 min read
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Saddle Selection: Discomfort, Design, and the Science Behind Your Seat
The Hidden Cost of Saddle Discomfort Saddle discomfort isn’t just a mild annoyance, it can be a limiting factor in performance,...
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May 74 min read
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Chronic Spine Pain Doesn't Need an Injection: The 2025 BMJ Guideline Just Torched Common Spine Treatments (and Why PT Still Wins)
Let’s get one thing straight: if you’ve been told that chronic spine pain means you need  an injection, a nerve burn, or a steroid...
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Apr 172 min read
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Why Gait Analysis Might Be the Most Underrated Weapon Against Running Injuries
Let’s be real for a second, if you’re logging miles, you’re loading joints. And if you’re loading joints with imperfect mechanics, you’re...
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Apr 174 min read
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Strength & Stability: The Science-Backed Formula for Longevity and Performance
When it comes to longevity, resilience, and peak performance, most athletes and weekend warriors think of two things: strength and...
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Mar 103 min read
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Bulletproof Your Tendons: Why Eccentrics Are Out, Isometrics Are In, and How Summit Sports Lab Can Get You Stronger, Faster, and Injury-Free
Strength Isn’t Just About Muscles—It’s About Your Tendons Most people think getting stronger means piling on more weight, building bigger...
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Mar 103 min read
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Optimize Your Performance with SummitSportsLab.com's Services
Are you an athlete looking to enhance your performance and prevent injuries? Look no further than SummitSportsLab.com!...
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Mar 102 min read
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Reach Peak Performance with SummitSportsLab.com's Sports Solutions
Are you an athlete looking to take your performance to new heights? Look no further than SummitSportsLab.com, your one-stop shop for all...
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Mar 101 min read
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Unlock Your Athletic Potential with SummitSportsLab.com's Expertise
Are you looking to take your athletic performance to new heights? Look no further than SummitSportsLab.com. This cutting-edge sports...
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Mar 101 min read
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