As we are coming close to the start of another sports season, I can not emphasis the importance of proper conditioning during the preseason. Athletics require a certain amount of demand from the body based on the unique sport. This content is restricted to paying site members. If you are an existing user, please log …
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Are you only sleeping a couple of hours a night? Instead of staying up late to watch the late night show go to sleep. Getting adequate rest will boost athletic performance. R. Morgan Griffin posted this article in WebMD stating the importance of getting sleep. This content is restricted to paying site members. If you …
Plantar Fasciitis is a lingering injury that can sideline an athlete for an extended period of time. Ryan Zimmrman, the Washington Nationals first baseman, was sidelined by Plantar Fasciitis for a significant amount of the 2015 season. The injury affects the soft tissue along the arch of the foot. Often this tissue gets over stretched. …
Sitting posture plays an important role in minimizing back pain. Proper sitting position will minimize stress to the neck, shoulders, and back. Is this how you normally sit?…. This content is restricted to paying site members. If you are an existing user, please log in. New users register here!
Turf toe is a painful and debilitating sprain of the big toe. This injury normally occurs on a harder surface such as turf (hence the name) when the big toe is excessively bent back. In some cases there may be force pushed through the heel or calf while the foot and toes are on the …
It’s the middle of August and it can be a challenge to escape the heat. While many people are using fans to cool off it can also be used by athletes to improve their reflexes/ reaction time. This fun but challenging exercise will lead to athletes better adjusting to catching passes that may be deflected, …
When we exercise, it is important to be properly hydrated. Our body loses water as we exercise. Our sweat helps us to cool off and keep us from overheating. As we breath water vapor is exhaled and during exercise our respiratory rate increases leading to us losing more water. This content is restricted to paying …
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As the summer continues to is important to stay hydrated. As we sweat it is imperative that we replenish the fluids that are lost. Lack of fluids can lead to cardiovascular problems, muscle cramping, and other heat related illnesses. With the humidity during the summer it can make it almost impossible to walk outside without …
After serious injuries one of the first questions that athletes what to know the answer to is, “When will I be able to start running, practicing, or playing again. Most of the time, an athletes return to sport is dependent on the affected tissue, the complexity of the injury or surgery, and the athlete’s condition …
There is nothing more frustrating than seeing an athlete perform an entire strength training session while either sitting or lying on a piece of equipment or bench. Rarely, in any sport, is an athlete required to perform a sports related motion from a sitting and laying position. Being that athletes perform in standing positions, it …
