Sports Medicine Solutions

10/02/2026

Hatfield Squats are one of my favorite squat variations. It make loading the legs easier bc it takes balance, range of motion limitations, and it lets us use higher than normal percentages and still get good reps in.

1.5 reps are unique in that they make us spend more time in the weaker positions. It forces control and teaches us to produce power in those positions. It can be applied to many compound AND isolation exercises.

When you combine the overload of the squats and the time in tough positions we get an opportunity to build some really solid strength. In addition to building strength it can teach good habits for hip and core control.

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09/29/2026

Why should you schedule an appointment?

We are trained to take you from point of injury, whether acute, chronic, or just a nagging ache, all the way back to full speed.

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09/23/2026

Over the next couple weeks to re-introduce what we do and who we are here at Sports Med Solutions. Our goal is to meet you where you are whether it’s injury, recovery or performance.

As Certified Athletic Trainers, we are trained to take you from point of injury to return to your level of activity. That can be an acute injury back to high-performance or that chronic nagging injury that stops you from performing your hobbies.

Stay tuned for more information on what we can do to help you reach your goals!

09/15/2026

09/13/2026

Can’t believe it’s been a month since America's Strongest Master ! That was a surreal day that still doesn’t feel like it happened. Finishing 4th and earning an Arnold Sports Festival presented by KSM-66 invite never was on my radar! I was just happy to be there! It’s been an up/down month since but we are back into full off season training with plenty of time to build for March!

To make it even better Jason O'Kelley qualified for Arnold’s and came in 3rd! And Carie B Satterwhite finished 2nd earning her first podium and invite to the Arnold’s!!

Thank you for all the support from Matt Powell and being there to keep us all straight! Good luck coming up America's Strongest Man and Woman Competitions !!

Hanna “BIG HAN” Coldiron White - Pro StrongWoman ran a great show! Managing that many people, parts, and literal tons of weight isn’t easy but her and the volunteers ran it smooth.

Most of all thank you to my wife Che Gothard who not only came to support but also lets me spend hours training for this. It’s no small thing to spend time away from family so I appreciate the freedom to do it and understanding when sessions run long.

If we can help you reach your goals whether it’s simply being painfree or pushing yourself for a competition please reach out!

09/04/2026

One of my favorite neck stretches is this seated version where I can anchor my shoulder by grabbing the surface.

There are 4 distinct stops during this, however, the angles may vary based on where you feel most of the stretch.

For this, after you anchor your hand, you’re going to lean away from the side that you’re trying to stretch. Step two is going to be nodding forward while maintaining that lean. Next, we are going to either rotate and look up the ceiling or down into our armpit.

Where are you stop and how long you hold is gonna be totally up to you and what you feel the most. If you feel it on top to the most, then hang out there for a bit. If you feel it on steps 2 and 3 then I would spend time at both of them. The cumulative time that I would spend doing this stretch is two sets of 30 to 60 seconds depending on how many positions you are stopping in.

As always, stretching should never hurt and it should provide relief. If you are having trouble with your neck or any other area, please reach out!

08/23/2026

Imaging can really give peace of mind to an individual with pain. It allows for us to point at a structure and say this needs to heal before we are pain-free. The tough part is just because that structure might look different. Doesn’t mean it’s necessarily driving the pain.

In MRI studies of the low back, up to 50% of 30+ year-old individuals present with structural change, but do not have back pain.

An image should only be done to confirm clinical impressions not be done, blindly, looking for things. A good evaluation with range of motion, strength, and special test should drive imaging decisions.

If you are looking for the next step in injury recovery, please reach out!

08/21/2026

Shout out to our athlete Jason! He crushed this past weekend America's Strongest Master ! In only his second strongman show EVER he learned some hard fought lessons for 3rd! Next up is the Arnold’s! Can’t wait to see how the next show goes!

Super proud of his prep, mindset and how he handled adversity!

08/17/2026

This past weekend was great! America's Strongest Master was a surprising and awesome time! I was able to earn 4th agains some monsters! I also got an invite to the Arnold Masters Strongman Championship.

-Barbell/Axle Medley - 28.44sec. 235✅/255✅/275✅/300❌
-Hummer Tire Deadlift 625lbs - 23 reps in 60sec. Tied for🥇
-275 Sandstone / 300 sandbag / 825lbs medley - 42.2sec
-800lbs Yoke 40ft down/back 23.8
-Sandstone loading - 250/275/300/325

I was able to compete along side some friends too! Carie B Satterwhite had a hard fought battle to come in 2nd. And Jason O'Kelley over came some challenges to earn 3rd. Both now also have an invite to the Arnold’s! Thank you to Matt Powell for supporting all of us and keeping us on task!

Thank you Hanna “BIG HAN” Coldiron White - Pro StrongWoman and Strongman Corporation for putting on a heck of a show!!

Lastly, thank you to Che Gothard for supporting me and encouraging me!

08/06/2026

Initial management of an ankle sprain can be confusing. There’s a ton of conflicting information out there. Here is a down and dirty safe way to start the healing process.

To ice or not to ice… That is always the question. Personally, I don’t mind ice for pain, but it will not help get rid of swelling and doesn’t do much to prevent swelling. I would prefer elevation and motion for both of those. If you are going to ice for pain stick to 20 minutes on, 60 minutes off. DO NOT ICE JUST TO ICE.

As you are starting to move the ankle, loaded or unloaded, make sure that you respect pain. If the body gives you pain, you know you’re at your threshold for an acute injury.

1-ABC: doing ABCs with your foot as if your big toe is a pencil will help to promote motion, swelling, reduction, and muscle activation. All of this is key to progression. Don’t work into painful range of motion, and you can almost not overdo these as long as there’s no increase in pain. Goal is to start with half the alphabet two times daily and increase from there.

2- banded work. We should hit all main directions at the ankle can move. With a load have enough to provide feedback, but not create pain outright. Starting with 3 sets of a smaller rep range and then progressing the rep count is a safer way to promote healing than to pile on resistance. Start with doing this one time daily and progress to 2 to 3 times if tolerated well.

3- balance: not all ankle sprains will allow for you to put full weight-bearing on them immediately. This is where weight shift come in handy. You start by resting on your side and gradually shift weight to your injured side until the pain increases. Then you shift back to your good side. This will start to introduce force through the joint and nervous system, allowing for stability work as well as turning down the body’s sensitivity to pain.

4- I didn’t mention calf raises or pushing down on the gas pedal because that is a longer conversation based on pain level and strength available. I will post a video more about that soon. Essentially, if you can’t do a single leg calf raise then do pumps with a band until you feel safe.

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