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…
Foam rolling, a form of self-massage that breaks up knots in muscles and surrounding connective tissue (called fascia), “is great for recovery and has the ability, when coupled with the right exercises, to improve your posture and functional performance,” says…
Have you ever been in the gym and watched someone use a machine and wonder, “What is the purpose of that machine?” Better yet, have you ever tried a machine and thought, “There has to be a better exercise than…
What is Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) rehabilitation? The complicated answer stands as a brief intermittent occlusion of venous blood flow, using a specialized tourniquet while exercising. The goal is to reduce enough blood flow to create positive changes, not only…
PART 1: Understanding Ankle Sprains Almost any athlete, weekend warrior, dancer, or lover of the highest of heels has experienced an ankle sprain. Most of the time, the sprain was a result of a quick change in movement, poor footing,…
The body is a vehicle, able to be customized to reach an optimal, healthy life. Unfortunately, when it is broken down for an extended period of time, you can miss out on a lot of life experiences while your health…
On April 27th, your favorite football team will be selecting a young man to change the face of your franchise and lead your suffering city back to the promised land. That is unless you are a Browns fan and your…
Did you know that 50% of avid golfers will experience some type of chronic injury over their life? The golf swing is a dominant one-sided motion with high repetition, and how frequently you practice, as well as the way you…
I love youth sports. I love the passion and dedication that young athletes have for the game. I love to watch teammates bond and friendships grow, forged from countless hours of practice and competition. I love to see the timid…
With Opening Day right around the corner, I think we should all take a moment to reflect on the Chicago Cubs’ most epic, mythical, reality-bending, mind-boggling run in baseball history. I am talking, of course, about Henry Rowengartner and his…