Core Strength: Not Just the Abdominal Muscles
Training the core is more complicated than simply performing Sit-Ups and engaging the abdominal muscles. A strong core also means strengthening the muscles of the hips, shoulders and spine. Since [...]
Special Considerations for Rehabbing Female Soccer Athletes
Women use different muscles and biomechanics than men, and to properly heal injuries, women's soccer rehab programs need to take this into account. An unfortunate fact is that female athletes have [...]
Healing a Pre-Season Muscle Strain
It's that time of year again. Fall sports are upon us, and many high school and college athletes are winding up their pre-season training. Athletes typically dread the pre-season, with [...]
Three Training Lessons Learned from the London Olympics
For a fab fortnight, the 2012 Summer Olympics showcased amazing athletes, poignant stories and rousing competition. There's no doubt that the next generation of Olympic athletes were inspired by stars [...]