Rehab
Adrian Peterson Used Wii Fit to Rehab His Knee
When Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson tore both his ACL and MCL toward the end of the 2011 football season, few observers thought he would be ready for Week [...]
Shoulder Stabilizing Exercises to Strengthen Your Rotator Cuff
Rehabbing a rotator cuff injury often consists of completing set after mind-numbing set of shoulder external and internal rotation exercises. As an athlete (especially if you swim, play baseball or [...]
3 Exercises to Alleviate Low-Back Pain
If you are dealing with low-back pain, it's time to take action. Whether the pain is only moderately bothersome or completely debilitating, it's time to do something about it, or [...]
How Runners Should React to Hip Pain
Runners need to be constantly aware of their bodies. In particular, these high-impact athletes need to watch how their bodies adapt to extra mileage and its effect on their biomechanical [...]
Applied Sports Psychology for Injury Recovery
You didn't have to follow this year's NCAA Basketball Tournament to be aware of Kevin Ware's gruesome injury. But not only did Ware remain mentally tough, he was able to [...]
The Challenges of Returning From an Injury
Returning from an injury is a grueling process that can be physically and mentally challenging. A great example is Derrick Rose's long-awaited return from an ACL injury. The length of [...]
9 Tips to Recover from Surgery Faster
If you're currently recovering from athletic surgery, you're probably itching to get past rehab and back to playing your sport. Following your doctor's orders and waiting for the healing hands [...]
How Adrian Peterson Can Recover From His Sports Hernia
After suffering a catastrophic knee injury, Adrian Peterson came back and was named the NFL's 2012 MVP. However, he now faces another challenge during this off-season. Peterson suffered a sports [...]
Pau Gasol’s Torn Plantar Fascia, and Recovery Methods
The roller coaster ride that is the Lakers' 2012-13 Season hit another bump on February 5, when star center and power forward Pau Gasol tore the fascia in his right [...]
Basics of Shoulder Injury Prevention and Rehab
The shoulder is the most mobile, yet most vulnerable joint in the body. It relies on muscles and connective tissue for support in order to achieve a large range of [...]