injury prevention
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 [...]
Run Downhill for Bulletproof Knees
We've all heard it – uphill is the hard part, downhill is the easy part! Years ago, a friend mentioned that downhill running is not so easy. That didn't make [...]
Maximize Baseball Spring Training with Performance, Not Injury!
The whole purpose of baseball spring training is to return players to the greatest version of themselves gradually. However, the excitement of spring training is often crushed by injury. There [...]
Coaches Spring Training Guide for Baseball
As the cold winter exits, the smell of Spring invigorates the air. The crack of the bat and the smell of fresh-cut grass entice baseball coaches and players back onto [...]
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 [...]
6 Incredible Functional Training Exercises to Ignite Your Core and Prevent Injury
Functional training exercises concentrate on movements that simulate real-life activities and sports-specific movements. They help to increase overall strength, stability, and flexibility at the same time activating the core. Incorporating [...]
Cross-Training Will Boost Your Athletics Beyond Your Primary Sport!
Many high school athletes put their heart and soul into their favorite sport to focus on being the best. Commitment to sport is essential to improve. However, recent research suggests [...]
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...
Strength Training To Reduce Shin Splints
Shin splints are a common injury that can occur when athletes engage in repetitive high-impact activities such as running or jumping, no matter the surface. Pain and tenderness in the [...]