ACL Facts Athletes Need to Know
The possibility of a knee injury looms ominously throughout an athlete's career. The most dreaded, the ACL tear, is known for robbing players of their speed and explosiveness. Combine that [...]
Strong and Mobile Hips, Part 3: Hip Strength
Part 1 of this series explained why the hip joint is so important. In Part 2, we discussed why it's vital to regularly improve hip range of motion with mobility [...]
Strong and Mobile Hips, Part 2: Hip Flexibility
Tight hips may not seem like a big deal to you, but poor hip flexibility can cause serious performance problems, such as reduced agility, speed and foot quickness. Stay on [...]
Strong and Mobile Hips, Part 1: Introduction
Without question, the hips are the most important joints for athletic performance. They are the most powerful joints in the body, providing the primary source of force for running and [...]
How to Keep Your Shoulders Healthy, Part 3: Rotator Cuff Strength
In Parts 1 and 2 of our series on How to Keep Your Shoulders Healthy, we discussed the importance of improving mid-back (thoracic spine) mobility and developing scapular stability. In [...]
How to Keep Your Shoulders Healthy, Part 2: Shoulder Stability
As an athlete, your shoulder is one of your most often used joints. It suffers the brunt of contact from tackles, body checks and simply falling to the ground. In [...]