Treatment and Prevention of Hamstring Injuries

Sep 18, 2023

The Hamstring is a group of three muscles on the back of the upper leg, which bend the knee – critical for running and jumping. When considering a treatment plan for a hamstring injury, consider...

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The ABCs of ACL, LCL, MCL, and PCL Knee Injuries

Sep 11, 2023

The knee joint is part of a complex cable-pulley system that is foundational for movement. The knee ligaments are “elasticized bands” of tissue that connects the thighbone to the two shin bones that give your knee joint its...

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Athletes and the Flu

Sep 04, 2023

The influenza virus is a microscopic, infectious organism that replicates in your cells. Flu season typically hits during colder, drier months. Familiar symptoms are more severe than that of common cold, including fever, body aches, and cough, and the onset is often much more...

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Understanding Adhesive Capsulitis – AKA “Frozen Shoulder”

Aug 22, 2023

Frozen shoulder is a condition that occurs when inflammation in the ball and socket of the shoulder leads to a “sticking” of the head of the humerus or upper arm bone inside that socket. This condition more frequently impacts more often in...

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The Best Foods to Eat Post Workout

Aug 08, 2023

Replenish what’s lost during workout or competition including Carbohydrates to speed up recovery time, delay fatigue, restore muscle glycogen stores and minimize exercise-induced hypoglycemia (blood sugar deficiency in the bloodstream), and help maintain...

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What to Know about DOMS (Delayed Onset of Muscle Soreness)

Jul 25, 2023

Lengthy time off from your work-out regimen or even an elongated activity or endurance competition, the phenomenon known as DOMS, frequently occurs. The term delayed-onset muscle soreness simply refers to...

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Why Range-of-Motion Matters, Especially for Athletes and Weekend Warriors

Jul 12, 2023

The term “range-of-motion” is often used interchangeably with the word “flexibility” when describing any athletic movement. Specifically, range of motion refers to the degree of movement of an individual joint in...

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Can Playing Sports / Physical Activity Lead to a Healthier Brain?

Jun 21, 2023

People who engage in regular, sustained physical activity tend to have more vigorous minds than those who don’t. And all this exercise provides a variety of benefits, including increased blood flow and oxygen to the brain. Physical activity also helps a person’s mind to become sharper and more focused...

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What is a Sports Hernia?

Jun 09, 2023

A sports hernia is commonly referred as a “groin pull” and can be accompanied by a strain of the adductor (thigh) muscles caused by abnormal tension in the groin ligament area, a sports hernia results in a disruption in the oblique abdominal muscle at the pubic attachment...

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Understanding High-Ankle Sprains

May 31, 2023

The location of the sprain is an essential factor in both the treatment of the injury and the recovery timeline. The most common is the Lateral/outer ankle ligaments. Injuries also occur to the Medial/inner ankle ligaments and the High Ankle/Syndesmotic ligaments: between the two lower leg bones (tibia/fibula). High Ankle Sprains are the more complicated/extensive injury caused by...

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Understanding and Encouraging Sun Protective Behavior in Youth Athletes

May 18, 2023

Sun exposure risks can be magnified, especially for young athletes who engage in an outdoor sport. By understanding what we know today about the sun-protective behaviors of young athletes and some tips to encourage regular and consistent sun protection in them, we can help reduce your young athlete’s sun damage risk in the future...

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Electrolytes. Beyond the Conventional Sports Drinks

May 15, 2023

Staying properly hydrated is tantamount to any athlete’s workout regimen or performance when competing. So, stay hydrated – Not just with Water! Electrolytes in your body are essential salt compounds that...

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Understanding and Preventing Acute and Overuse Beach Volleyball Injuries

May 13, 2023

The obvious difference between beach and hard-court volleyball, is the playing surface. But this major difference also results in different orthopedic injuries when they occur. For example, playing on sand reduces impact injuries but increases risk for falls, strains and sprains and increased repetitive movements with lessor players...

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