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No matter our active level; athlete, sedentary, a weekend warrior, young or old, the benefits of routine stretching reach far beyond rehabilitation. What is stretching? In...

Often, after an injury, athletes try to get back on the field as quickly as possible or, they attempt to re-condition their bodies too quickly, after...

All sports we participate in, whether it be football, rugby, volleyball, soccer, field hockey, or many others, require a wide range of movements. Athletes have to...

What is a concussion? A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that alters the way our brain functions. When the brain sustains trauma, it is our...

Given that basketball requires a lot of stress on your lower body and extremities. some common injuries include: Ankle instabilityPatellofemoral painHip pain/impingementLow back pain In the...

Strengthening is a key component to focus on when trying to improve an athlete’s performance. However, before any kind of heavy lifting occurs, the athlete must understand the...

Have you... Had a prior sport related injury? Had a prior injury of any kind? Had pain during training or workouts? Recently started or soon starting...

Overuse injuries can be any chronic condition that stems from repetitive motion or force through a joint that places a significant amount of stress (over time)...

Have you ever gotten up after sitting in a movie theater for a couple of hours and felt really stiff?  Whenever you are stuck in the...

Doing too much, too soon can be a recipe for shin splints! What are shin splints? Shin splints, also known as medial tibial stress syndrome, MTSS,...

Whether it is sports related or just degenerative changes that occur as you age, at one point or another you have probably experienced a knee injury....

You probably don’t think about how much you move your knee joints in a day but when you are experiencing knee pain you become more aware...