injury prevention
Understanding Hamstring Injuries and What You Can Do About Them
A gunshot to the leg. That's exactly what it felt like. One moment I was sprinting and the next I was laying on the ground in agony, it literally felt...
Why Pro Athletes Are Flocking To An Instrument-Assisted Healing Method Known as The Graston Technique
There’s a common saying in the world of sports: the best ability is availability. The quote is widely attributed to Bill Parcells, a legendary former football coach who’s now a [...]
The Complete Solution for Fixing Lower-Back Pain
Even the strongest athletes have aches and pains they must deal with. Aches and pains are a byproduct of pushing your body to the limit in the gym and on [...]
How Concussions Increase ACL Injury Rates
Yes–athletes who have had a concussion are experiencing more lower-body injuries, which includes the dreaded ACL tear. But why? How can a brain injury...
Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Chronic Back Pain
Experiencing a little back pain after your last few workouts? You may have pulled a muscle or just pushed a little too hard during those last few reps,...
Is Yoga Safe For Everyone?
A new study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham is the first large-scale examination of yoga-related injuries. The findings? Yoga is relatively safe overall, but injuries are significantly more [...]
5 Strategies Athletes Can Use to Prevent Groin Strains
Have you ever found yourself frustrated or wondering why all of your favorite team's defensive backs are sidelined with groin injuries? Or upset because...
Prevent Shoulder Injuries With 5 TRX Shoulder Exercises
The shoulder is a complex joint in that it has a lot of moving pieces to it in order for it to maintain some degree of health. The thoracic spine,...
Take a Cue from Super Bowl MVP Von Miller to Play with More Confidence
Von Miller runs while protected by the Zamst ZK-7 knee brace. When do you perform better—when you feel calm, focused and confident, or when you feel uncertain, distracted [...]
My Back Hurts When I Deadlift. What Am I Doing Wrong?
The Deadlift. It’s a powerhouse of an exercise that enhances almost every aspect of athletic performance. If you want to be bigger, stronger and faster, the Deadlift is an exercise [...]