Category: Sports Injury
Keeping Exercise Safe: Warm Up to Win, Cool Down to Conquer
When it comes to exercise, the focus is usually on the workout itself—whether it’s a run, a weightlifting session or a yoga class. But the practices that bookend your exercise routine, namely warming up and cooling down, are just as important.
Sports Psychology: Unlocking Mental Resilience for Peak Performance
Using sports psychology principles to build mental resilience helps athletes develop confidence, reduce anxiety and reach their full performance potential.
5 Ways for Runners to Have Healthy Feet
Runners: Here are 5 tips on how to reach the finish line with healthy feet.
Managing Pain with Physical Therapy
If you are bothered by chronic pain that won’t go away, you are not alone. Physical therapy offers a safe and effective way to relieve your pain naturally.
Sprain vs. Strain: How to Recognize and Treat Each Injury
Sprains and strains have a lot in common, from how they tend to occur to symptoms and treatment. The key difference between them lies in which soft tissues they affect.
Heat Vs. Ice: Which Does Your Injury Need?
Heat vs. ice—the classic battle. When you experience a minor injury, you’re probably considering some old-fashioned, DIY pain management: heat or ice. Which works best? You don’t have to guess any longer. By understanding what to use on your pains and strains, you can help your injury heal.
Broken Bones: How to Spot Them and Where to Seek Care
Your bones can bear a lot, but they have breaking points. Broken bones occur when these important parts of your skeletal framework meet more force than they can handle.
Can You Get a Staph Infection at the Gym?
You have the best of intentions when joining a gym. You want to become more physically active, boost your heart health and build your muscles. But can you pick up a disease, such as a staph infection, at the gym? The short answer: Yes, you can. But don’t fear! You can reduce your chance of getting sick by taking a few safety precautions.
The Top 10 Signs You Might Need a Concussion Test
If you’ve ever watched a sporting event on TV or in person, you’ve probably seen at least one athlete taken off the field with a concussion. This type of traumatic brain injury is common, particularly among athletes, but would you recognize the symptoms if you or a loved one needed a concussion test?