A Reflection of the Year 2022 in Sports
The year 2022 was a spectacular year for sports. Numerous records were broken, championships were won, and dreams were realized. Here’s a look at some of the most significant accomplishments [...]
Want to Achieve Your 2023 Fitness Resolution? Do This Instead!
It is that time of year when your mind thinks, " Let’s get ready to rumble!”-(Michael Buffer) with your New Year’s resolutions. But before you rush to join a gym, [...]
What is Shoulder Impingement? How to Avoid It and Treat It
Shoulder impingement syndrome affects many sports. Baseball, softball, tennis, volleyball, and swimming athletes are the most affected. How does shoulder impingement syndrome develop? The rotator cuff tendon crosses through [...]
Reducing and Preventing Respiratory Problems in Athletes
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has recently issued a position statement on non-infective acute respiratory illnesses (such as asthma). Medical professionals at major sporting events deal with more than just [...]
An Injury Prevention Plan for Athletes
Injuries in young athletes are common; unfortunately, elbow, shoulder, and knee injuries are on the verge of becoming very common, having parents foot the bill in the amount of a [...]
Why Female Runners Tend to Have Low Bone Mineral Density
In the field of exercise science, it is well-known that weight-bearing activity builds stronger bones. Yes, milk and supplements can help, but the body responds best to weight-bearing activities such [...]
Happy Hips: Exercises to Keep Your Hips Healthy
In the 21st Century, the amount of hip arthroscopy has increased exponentially around the world. The procedures used to treat hip pain, hip impingement, and hip joint disorder have also [...]
Triathletes Need to Train Less and Lift More
All parents are encouraged to enroll their children in a variety of sports. Most kids do play a sport at a young age. There are the usual suspects of soccer, [...]
Mixed Martial Arts: Strength & Conditioning Plan
MMA (mixed martial arts) is a complicated, multifactorial sport that requires the fighter to possess the skills necessary to execute their desired game plan in defeating their opponent. In the [...]
Should Swimmers Warm Up in the Water or on Dry Land?
As with any sport, there are a million ways to prepare for competition. The ideal warm-up for swimmers is especially difficult, as there are two radically different surfaces to consider. [...]