injury prevention
Golfers, Beat Low-Back Pain With This Program
Eighteen months ago I received a phone call from a local golf phenom, Derek Bard. He had just come off a stellar year, placing 2nd at the U.S. Amateur, earning [...]
2 Easy Tactics for Quicker Workout Recovery
Stress levels for athletes are almost always high. Stress coming from coaches, school, and personal life creates a huge need for recovery. Unfortunately, many athletes don't realize the massive impact [...]
LeBron, Soon to Be 33 Years Old, Claims ‘This is the Best I’ve Felt in My Career’
LeBron James is in the 15th season of his professional career. On Dec. 30, he’ll turn 33 years old. Yet even after logging 42,431 NBA minutes to date—more than Michael [...]
8 Exercises For Strong and Healthy Shoulders
Everyone wants to have those big, broad “boulder” shoulders. The problem is that there tends to be a good amount of aches and pain that come with the traditional training [...]
Why Coaches, Athletic Trainers and Doctors Must Avoid Terminology That Downplays the Seriousness of a Concussion
In the athletic setting, injuries are a part of the game, there is no doubt about it. Strains, sprains, concussion, chronic overuse injuries, acute...
The NBA’s Vegan Revolution: Why so Many Players Embrace a Plant-Based Diet
Once upon a time, the idea of veganism catching on among the NBA elite would’ve seemed all but impossible. Call it a generational disconnect. Charles Barkley, one of the game's [...]
Why Track and Field Legend Carl Lewis Hates Specialization in Youth Sports
Add Carl Lewis to the list of legendary athletes who despise early specialization by youth athletes. Lewis is one of the greatest track and field athletes in history. He won [...]
The Missing Link in the Rehab Process
Neuro-motor training (NMT) is the crucial, usually under-valued missing link in the rehabilitation pathway to help get athletes moving better. A large...
7 Lessons Learned After Rehabbing and Training Through a Shoulder Injury
All was going perfectly. I had committed to improving my Bench Press for the first time in years. It’s always been my weakest lift, so I was thrilled to hit [...]
Forefoot Running vs. Heel Strike: The Best Option for Fast and Low-Impact Running
Forefoot running vs. heel strike running is a hotly debated topic in the running community. Some contend that a heel strike will slow you down and cause injuries, while others [...]