Canton-Galva’s John Erskin – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning John Erskin has spent this track and field season focused on refinement, resilience and running faster in the sprint events for Canton-Galva. This season, he has recorded a 12.32 in the 100-meter dash and a 24.67 in the 200-meter dash while anchoring the 4×100 relay. His personal bests from the 2024 season […]
Abilene’s Kit Barbieri – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning Abilene’s Kit Barbieri is a three-event runner for the Cowboys, and her focus throughout the offseason has been improving in the 300-meter hurdles so she can be a valuable contributor to the 4×1 and 4×4 relay teams. “I’m working on my speed and endurance to contribute to every race I’m in,” Barbieri […]
Maize South’s Joe Binger – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning Maize South senior golfer Joe Binger has set his sights high for his final high school season, with goals centered on both individual and team success. “My primary focus for my senior season is to place top 5 at state, and win state as a team,” Binger said. Binger enters the season […]
Eisenhower’s Reed Thomas – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning Eisenhower Middle Schooler Reed Thomas tore his ACL last summer while playing basketball. He was going for a loose ball when an opposing player fell on the back of his knee. After surgery, Thomas chose Advanced Physical Therapy for his recovery and rehabilitation. It was a long, arduous process, as he attended […]
Parsons’ Wyatt Shultz – Tennis Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Senior Wyatt Shultz is entering his final tennis season with the Parsons Vikings determined to build on an already remarkable career. Competing in singles, Shultz has been one of the most consistent players in Kansas 4A tennis, finishing as the state singles runner-up three consecutive years during his freshman, sophomore, and junior […]
Independence’s Brock Sanders – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk At Independence High School, senior Brock Sanders is embracing his final baseball season with a strong sense of purpose and pride. A true utility player, Sanders brings versatility to the field, contributing as a catcher, pitcher, third baseman, and shortstop. His ability to adapt wherever he’s needed makes him a key piece […]
Ell-Saline’s Landon May – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Track season is underway for senior Landon May of Ell-Saline High School. May covers the distance events, competing in the 800m, the mile, or the 400m as well as the 4×800 relay, and is looking forward to seeing time improvement throughout the season. “I’m most excited to see how much I can […]
Buhler’s Kenzie Polk – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Kenzie Polk, a senior at Buhler High School, is stepping onto the soccer field for her last year as a Crusader. Polk plays right back on the defensive line and is excited to play one last year with her teammates. “I have so much faith in this team to make it to […]
Wichita East’s Anahree Smith – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Blake Chadwick For Wichita East senior Anahree Smith, perseverance has become one of the defining traits of who she has been during her career as an East high Blue Ace. “I would say my biggest strength is keeping my head up,” Smith said. “Even in a bad situation I’m able to keep pushing through.” […]
The Science of Sleep: A Physical Therapist’s Guide to the Best Sleeping Positions – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
We spend roughly 2,500 hours a year asleep. While we often focus on the quantity of sleep, physical therapists focus on the mechanics. Research published in The Journal of Physical Therapy Science suggests that poor sleep posture is a leading contributor to “waking spinal symptoms”—the stiffness and aches you feel the moment you move in […]