Fascia
Is Your Pain Caused by a Heel Spur?
If you have played sports long enough it's likely one has experienced heel pain. Everyone knows someone who has had heel pain, and the internet is full...
Training the Posterior Oblique Sling for Power, Speed and Performance
Human movement is entirely dependent on the Posterior Oblique Sling. Without it you don't move! Period. Safe to say it's an important pattern to train...
What is Plantar Fasciitis and How to Fix It
Plantar fasciitis is a common injury experienced by runners that results in heel pain, which can range from mild to debilitating depending on the severity of the injury. The plantar [...]
Injury-Proof Your Ankles
Pop quiz: What part of your body is most likely to get injured this year? Shoulder? Nah. Hip? Guess again. Knee? Aim lower. The ankle—the lowly, unassuming joint just north [...]
Pau Gasol’s Torn Plantar Fascia, and Recovery Methods
The roller coaster ride that is the Lakers' 2012-13 Season hit another bump on February 5, when star center and power forward Pau Gasol tore the fascia in his right [...]
3 Ways to Improve Your Tissue Quality
The ability to perform well in the field can be impaired by poor tissue quality, such as muscle tears, bruises or joint problems. It's important to identify issues and regularly [...]
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 [...]
Prevent Injury and Build Strength With Self-Myofascial Release
Since the invention of the foam roller, athletes have frequently heard about “self-myofascial release.” But they may not understand what it is and why elite athletes, like Chicago Bulls star [...]
STACK Science: How Muscles Work and How To Make Them Work Better
Every athlete knows muscles power sports performance—they're the source of strength, speed and overall movement. But although lots of buzz words are tossed around in training rooms—like "muscle contractions," "fast-twitch [...]
Improve Flexibility With Hydration
Of all the questions STACK receives from its readers and viewers, one of the most common is: "How do I improve my flexibility?" Active warm-ups and post-activity stretching may be [...]