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 …
Muscle strains can be painful injuries that if not properly treated can reoccur and linger. A muscle strain (commonly known as a pulled muscle) occurs when a muscle is stretched beyong its normal extensibility. When an athlete strains his or her groin the hip adductor (inner thigh) muscles are stretched beyond normal limits. This content …
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 …
The saying, “You are what you eat” has once again come back to hold some truth. Research has shown that there are certain foods that can improve inflammation and swelling and conversely lead to more inflammation. If suffering from an injury or increased swelling an athlete’s diet can impact his or her healing process. The …
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Fumble or first down? Incomplete or touchdown? Sometimes the difference all comes down to that little extra; and that extra is all in the hands. Here are some workout tips for you to improve your hand strength so that you make the game changing play in the right way! This content is restricted to paying …
The current fitness craze seems to be running/ exercising with an Altitutde Mask. The companies claim the mask will replicate training in an environment that lacks oxygen (hypoxia) and puts a bigger demand on the cardiovascular system resulting in improved performance. At first thought, this seems like a great idea. The Kenya marathon runners train …
I’ve always been an advocate for athletes to wear mouthpieces when playing sports. Most of us know, the mouthpiece allows an athlete to fully clutch his or her jaw when preparing for impact. We see athletes participating in football, hockey, basketball, and MMA wearing mouthpieces all the time. It wasn’t until more recently when Bryce …
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Ankle taping and ankle bracing have been utilized within sports training for injury treatment and prevention. These traditional ankle supports are common throughout all of sports. Many athletes have used some form of ankle taping or bracing; and many athletes have often used both forms of ankle support throughout their sports careers. However, there are …
Concussions are traumatic injuries to the brain. They occur from direct force to the head or body resulting in the brain hitting the skull. Many professionals in the sporting goods and sports medicine fields have spent a lot of time and research to try to find ways to decrease these forces. Modifications in helmets, impact …
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