Sports Injuries
To Ice or Not to Ice?
Pretty much anywhere you read on the internet would undoubtedly inform you to ice any ache, pain, or injury without question. But is this actually sound evidence-based advice that is [...]
Young Athlete Elbow Injury Prevention
Baseball and other overhead throwing athletes are often associated with a plethora of shoulder elbow pathologies, with UCL tears and Tommy John surgy running amok through high-level baseball athletes. All [...]
Strength Training After Injury: How to Safely Return to Exercise and Rebuild Your Strength
Recovering from an injury and getting back into strength training can feel daunting. Whether you’re an athlete or someone who exercises for health and fitness, taking the proper steps to [...]
High School Football Injury Prevention Strategies for Coaches
High school football is a physically, emotionally, and mentally demanding sport that requires teamwork, discipline, and passion. As young athletes dedicate themselves to the gridiron, the concern for their safety [...]
An Athlete’s Guide to Stress Fractures
There's hardly a competitive athlete out there who's never suffered a stress fracture and that goes double for female athletes. But what's the deal with...
How to Treat the 5 Most Common Sports Injuries
Most sports injuries get better with rest, but if an injury doesn't appear to improve after a couple of days, athletes should consider seeking a professional opinion.
The New Procedure That’s Revolutionizing ACL Surgery and Recovery
When Tom Brady tore the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) of his left knee (as well as his medial collateral ligament) in 2008, the expected recovery and rehabilitation time for such [...]
3 Strategies to Prevent Youth Baseball Injuries
With baseball season right around the corner, young players all across the country are getting ready to get on the diamond and perform. However, just as...
Underrated Causes of Hamstring Strains
Hamstring injuries are still all too common in athletics, however, the scientific community is discovering more about the inner workings of the several mechanisms responsible for causing these painful injuries. [...]
How Bad is My Sprained Ankle?
Ankle sprains are the most common type of injury in sports, especially basketball. Each year, millions of dollars are spent in emergency rooms nationwide treating ankle injuries. 85% percent of [...]