May 2017
Summer is finally here. The snow has melted; the sunshine is warm; the single-digit temperatures have finally left for the season. Now’s the time to take your summer sports training outdoors, after being stuck inside for what used to seem like months on end. Whether you play summer sports or are now in the training […]
Read More...I can injure myself riding a bike? What? Seriously? Whether you’re an avid cyclist, taking a spinning class, or simply biking to work, you are at a risk of cycling injury. Furthermore, the risk of injury isn’t just from falling or getting hit by a car. Despite cycling being a whether low impact sport, it’s […]
Read More...From new testing technology to improvements in gear, the road to concussion prevention and recovery has been long. Doctors, coaches, researchers, veteran athletes, and even parents have been all been part of the community that is spearheading the effort to reduce the risk to concussions. Chances are we’ll never totally get rid of the risk. […]
Read More...Biking has been one of the fastest growing ways to exercise and commute over the past decade. Despite a slight decline in popularity in 2015, the activity has seen a steady increase in popularity since 2005. The reasons why it’s become so popular vary: an increase in an environmentally-conscious population; a strong push by the […]
Read More...With every strike of your shoe on the pavement, you’re reminded of all the miles you’ve traveled. You’ve run many miles and put up with the blisters, bruised toenails, chaffing, and stiffness. However, you’ve been feeling a sharp pain in your knee that’s been lingering for the past few runs. You shrug it off as […]
Read More...Imagine dreading going to work every day. This dread may be because you dislike the job, or your boss, or even your co-workers. However, for thousands of Americans, one of the biggest reasons for dreading the work week is because of pain – back pain in particular. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) account for 31% of all […]
Read More...Whether you’re a seasoned runner or new to the road, there’s always something new to learn. Physical therapists and athletic trainers are in the forefront of training safely and participating in physical activities such as running. If you want to improve your race time or simply prevent an injury, here are six running tips from […]
Read More...Tennis is becoming an increasingly popular sport, and with that, there is a rise in injuries associated with it. Although not a contact sport or considered high-impact, tennis presents its own unique risk to injuries. Traumatic injuries are rare in tennis, but overuse injuries are quite common. An overuse injury can occur in any muscle […]
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