Wonsettler Physical Therapy to host FREE injury prevention clinic for female athletes Wonsettler Physical Therapy is hosting a free in- jury prevention clinic for female athletes on Sat- urday, March 5. The clinic, Staying in the Game, is designed to empower and educate young female athletes about their bodies and the efforts they can make to preserve their physical and mental health while competing. "Injury prevention is really underserved," Tyra Ab- dalla, one of three Wonsettler physical therapists presenting the clinic said. "Understanding what you can do on your own is really important in pre- venting season-ending injuries." E LER The hands-on, in-person clinic will also focus on higher level topics like nutrition, hormones and mental health. "We really want to empower these young women, and the mental aspect is an important part," Macy Guisto, who is also presenting the clinic said. "A lot of these girls can put a tremendous amount of pres- Abdalla, Guiso and the third pre- Hill. Space is limited. To reserve a sure on themselves. We want them to know that senter, Whitney Natali, have com- spot, visit www.wonsettlerpt.com/ they are a great person whether they're an athlete peted in sports throughout their wptevents. or not. You don't always have to be the best. Stay- high school and college careers; ing healthy and having fun in your sport is what Abdalla played tennis at Duquesne Therapy & Specialized Health matters most." About Wonsettler Physical University, Gusito remains a long distance runner and Natali swam Wonsettler Physical Therapy The mental health focus will include tips on how for the University of Pittsburgh. to manage stress and pressure and how to identify red flags that may lead to larger problems. stives to go beyond the surface "I struggled with knee pain and level and gets to the root of what's holding you back physically. Their overtraining," Guisto said. "No dedicated staff offers one-on-one, "We want to give them the confidence to express one ever said anything to me. By specialized care that focuses on themselves," Abdalla said. "Habits carry over into the time I got to college, I didn't patients' full needs. With tailored adulthood, and being able to start early is really want to run anymore. It was sad treatment plans and their holistic because running was something approach, they offer a unique in- beneficial for these ladies." The clinic will feature breakout sessions that will that I loved to do. Had someone dividual approach. focus on specific joints like the knee, hip and an- addressing in the clinic, it would To learn more about the Wonset- kle and individual risk assessments. Guisto said the clinic will offer attendees "important tools" that have helped me stay in the sport." tler Physical Therapy & Special- they pull from throughout their athletic journey. told me about the things we are ized Health team and how they can help you, call 724-945-5161 or visit wonsettlerpt.com. More on Staying in the Game "We're going to try to address maladaptive move- This free clinic is open to female ment patterns and this will hopefully carry over athletes between the ages of 12 into practice and the field," Guisto said. "We really and 21 on Saturday, March 5 from want the girls to learn about their bodies in a way 9 to 11 a.m. at Wonsettler Physi- that will lead to longevity. We want them to feel cal Therapy & Specialized Health. WPT W ONSETTLER good about themselves." Sponsored content brought to you by Physical Therapy & Specialized Health 100 Wonsettler Road, Scenery Wonsettler Physical Therapy to host FREE injury prevention clinic for female athletes Wonsettler Physical Therapy is hosting a free in- jury prevention clinic for female athletes on Sat- urday, March 5. The clinic, Staying in the Game, is designed to empower and educate young female athletes about their bodies and the efforts they can make to preserve their physical and mental health while competing. "Injury prevention is really underserved," Tyra Ab- dalla, one of three Wonsettler physical therapists presenting the clinic said. "Understanding what you can do on your own is really important in pre- venting season-ending injuries." E LER The hands-on, in-person clinic will also focus on higher level topics like nutrition, hormones and mental health. "We really want to empower these young women, and the mental aspect is an important part," Macy Guisto, who is also presenting the clinic said. "A lot of these girls can put a tremendous amount of pres- Abdalla, Guiso and the third pre- Hill. Space is limited. To reserve a sure on themselves. We want them to know that senter, Whitney Natali, have com- spot, visit www.wonsettlerpt.com/ they are a great person whether they're an athlete peted in sports throughout their wptevents. or not. You don't always have to be the best. Stay- high school and college careers; ing healthy and having fun in your sport is what Abdalla played tennis at Duquesne Therapy & Specialized Health matters most." About Wonsettler Physical University, Gusito remains a long distance runner and Natali swam Wonsettler Physical Therapy The mental health focus will include tips on how for the University of Pittsburgh. to manage stress and pressure and how to identify red flags that may lead to larger problems. stives to go beyond the surface "I struggled with knee pain and level and gets to the root of what's holding you back physically. Their overtraining," Guisto said. "No dedicated staff offers one-on-one, "We want to give them the confidence to express one ever said anything to me. By specialized care that focuses on themselves," Abdalla said. "Habits carry over into the time I got to college, I didn't patients' full needs. With tailored adulthood, and being able to start early is really want to run anymore. It was sad treatment plans and their holistic because running was something approach, they offer a unique in- beneficial for these ladies." The clinic will feature breakout sessions that will that I loved to do. Had someone dividual approach. focus on specific joints like the knee, hip and an- addressing in the clinic, it would To learn more about the Wonset- kle and individual risk assessments. Guisto said the clinic will offer attendees "important tools" that have helped me stay in the sport." tler Physical Therapy & Special- they pull from throughout their athletic journey. told me about the things we are ized Health team and how they can help you, call 724-945-5161 or visit wonsettlerpt.com. More on Staying in the Game "We're going to try to address maladaptive move- This free clinic is open to female ment patterns and this will hopefully carry over athletes between the ages of 12 into practice and the field," Guisto said. "We really and 21 on Saturday, March 5 from want the girls to learn about their bodies in a way 9 to 11 a.m. at Wonsettler Physi- that will lead to longevity. We want them to feel cal Therapy & Specialized Health. WPT W ONSETTLER good about themselves." Sponsored content brought to you by Physical Therapy & Specialized Health 100 Wonsettler Road, Scenery