It’s that time of year again: A thick blanket of snow could be covering your driveway, and that means it’s time to get your shovel out. In order to avoid injury this winter, here are some tips in order to help keep your driveway snow-free all season long! […]
There is no single cause behind why runners get injured, though certain factors contribute to the most common injuries for runners, such as muscle weakness, poor biomechanics, and incorrect equipment (running shoes). Knowing how to stay safe and train properly, especially for long-distance running, is the key to preventing injuries. [...]
Every year, many of us step onto the golf course, hoping to hit the ball further and faster (or at least get it on the fairway). Unfortunately, the latest advances in equipment cannot compensate for poor body mechanics when it comes to your golf swing. If you’re the type of [...]
Although hip and leg injuries often get the attention of runners, like plantar fasciitis, runner’s knee, and IT band syndrome, for example – lower back pain is also quite prevalent and often ignored. For people who run, lower back pain is often a symptom of inefficient running mechanics, imbalanced muscle [...]
Everywhere you look, you’ll see people, young or old, looking down at their cell phones. If you find yourself on your phone for extended periods and have noticed a pain in your neck, you may be suffering from text neck. […]
Kitchen ergonomics can be just as important as work ergonomics whether you are a chef or a home cook. While sports and trauma often come to mind, everyday activities are often underestimated as the culprit behind overuse injuries. […]
Hypermobility is a generalized term to describe a congenital disorder marked by loose ligaments and connective tissues. Hypermobility may be associated with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, but it can also exist on its own. It isn’t uncommon to have extra flexible joints, but if those joints can move far beyond the normal [...]
Millions of people around the world are affected by cancer. […]
You find yourself with an ache, twinge, or pain in your low back, and you wonder what your next move is? […]
The arrival of fall means the arrival of high school sports. To stay on the field or on the court all season long, the following are a few tips to maximize performance for student-athletes: […]
