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What it Takes to Recover From an Achilles Injury
One injury that consistently makes athletes cringe is an Achilles tear—and rightfully so. Achilles injuries are no joke. Just ask Kobe Bryant for his thoughts on this potentially "career ending" [...]
Unlock Your Hockey Performance With Mobility Drills
[youtube video="fiuEnJdgT14" /] If you want to take your hockey game to the next level, you must focus on more than strength, speed and power. Having sufficient mobility will help [...]
The Missing Nutrient Needed For Weight Loss
Let's face it, we like quick fixes. And we're susceptible to the lures of advertisements for weight-loss products. Fight the flab by taking a pill before meal time, or eat [...]
Gauging Nutrition for a Half or Full Marathon
How you fuel for a marathon or half marathon is just as important as how you train. Without adequate nutrition, you’re at risk for fatigue, injury, and nutrient deficiency. Everyone [...]
Why Hip Strengthening Is Essential For Female Athletes
Today’s female athletes have worked hard to narrow the gender gap. Setting records, making jaw-dropping plays and training at high intensity are just a few of the ways the ladies [...]
One Change Female Swimmers Should Make to the Breaststroke
The major difference between women's and men's breaststroke is buoyancy. (See Olympic Breaststroke Techniques.) It may seem insignificant, but this slight contrast affects bodyline, breathing and timing—all essential keys for success in [...]
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 [...]
Athlete’s Guide to Back Injury Rehabilitation
Are you suffering from a lower back injury? The following are some strategies your team physician, athletic trainer, physical therapist or conditioning coach may use to help you get back [...]
Can Stretching Make You Stronger?
You often hear how stretching—whether static, isometric or dynamic—should be a focal point of every workout. Phrases like "each session takes only five minutes" and "don't miss out on the performance benefits [...]
