Healing
Carlos Boozer Does ‘The Airplane’ and AcroYoga
Last week, NBA power forward Carlos Boozer was strutting his weight room game on Instagram. But to our surprise, he also posted a picture of himself doing the "flying bird"—otherwise [...]
Should Pitchers Ice After Throwing to Prevent Shoulder Injuries?
Old habits die hard. Especially in a sport as rooted in tradition as baseball, some habits go on so long that nobody stops to think if they're right or...
What’s an Avulsion Fracture?
Avulsion injuries occur when tendons or ligaments, attached to a specific bone along with a piece of that bone, gets pulled away from the main part of...
A Promising New Therapy: Active Cold Compression
While the old method of RICE (rest, ice, compression, and elevation) is still effective, the newest method of therapeutic treatment, known as active...
Tips for Healing a Collarbone Fracture
Aaron Rodgers, much to the pain of fantasy owners and Packers fans, was hurt in a game when his non throwing shoulder was slammed to the ground with the...
4 Amazing Benefits of Protein
With only four calories per gram, protein is a valuable macronutrient needed for energy production and satiation. Along with these benefits, protein...
Sports Injury Treatment, at Home and Beyond
For athletes and fitness seekers, sports injuries are par for the course. The fact that they're commonplace if not somewhat inevitable does not make...
Natural Remedies for a Pulled Muscle to Keep You in the Game
Pulled Muscle Remedies So You Don't Miss A Game or Workout By Jim Carpentier, CSCS Pulled your hamstring sidestepping a linebacker in yesterday's...
How to Treat Your Sprained Wrist at Home
Did you sprain your wrist during football blocking drills or by falling on the soccer turf during pre-season practice? A sprained wrist can hamper your abilities in just about any [...]
Wrist Strain Recovery Starts in the Gym
Wrist strains are common in sports that require frequent snapping of the wrists, like baseball, hockey, golf and tennis. A strain can be caused by a sudden sharp fall or [...]