The Female Athlete Triad is a term for a group of three conditions that commonly occur together, especially prevalent in young female athletes in endurance (ie. running) or dancing sports. Over-training, poor nutrition, genetic, and psychosocial factors can contribute. The…
Have you ever woken up with a completely numb hand or arm? Chances are that you were sleeping in a position that temporarily compressed a part of your brachial plexus, resulting in what is referred to as “Saturday Night Palsy”…
Taper You may be surprised to see your training plan decreasing in mileage these last couple weeks. Studies have shown a taper to be potentially beneficial for athletes from amateur to professional levels. Yet while you are enjoying this extra…