injury prevention
Prevent Repeated Muscle Strains and Tears
Every sports fan gets frustrated by that player on his/her favorite team who gets a muscle injury again and again. The cycle goes like this: muscle or...
5 Ankle Strength Exercises to Prevent Sprains
5 Crucial Ankle Strengthening Exercises to Avoid Injuries Sprained ankles are one of the most common injuries in sports. You never see it coming and it...
These 4 Experts Can Help You Stay Strong and Healthy During Baseball Season
The baseball season is a grind. You have a packed schedule of games and practices, and the constant repetition of the same movements gradually takes a toll. For many, the [...]
9 Essential Exercises to Prevent Rotator Cuff Injuries
In 2008, nearly 2 million people in the US reported a rotator cuff problem to their doctor. These complaints are common among overhead athletes, such as...
10 Signs a Swimmer Needs to See a Physical Therapist
Shoulder pain, or Swimmer's Shoulder, is a serious concern in swimming. Shoulder pain can develop in swimmers as young as 10 or 11 and plague the...
Tristan Thompson Played in His 362nd Consecutive Game Last Night, a Cavs Franchise Record
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Tristan Thompson has not missed a single game since February of 2012. That is a stretch of 362 straight games in which Thompson has appeared; and when [...]
5 Ways To Prevent Youth Baseball Injuries
The start of the spring season for youth baseball is almost upon us, and high school and college baseball have been going strong for a few weeks now, so...
Prevent Common Tennis Injuries With 5 Foam-Rolling Exercises
Let's get the ball rollin', foam rollin'! In tennis there are a variety of shots you make, all engaging your forearm, wrist and hand. To offset the high...
5 Simple Knee Injury Prevention Exercises
It’s easy to take your knees for granted. They support your entire body and allow you to take thousands of steps every day. For athletes, they withstand the stress of [...]
3 Tactics to Prevent Hamstring Pulls
Hamstring pulls are one of the most nagging injuries in sport. Millions of sport play hours have been lost due to hamstring injuries and issues, but the...