Hamstring injury is common in sports requiring periods of rapid acceleration. Soccer, rugby and football players are particularly at risk for hamstring
Hamstring Injury Recovery and Return To Sports
Are we letting our athletes return to sports too soon after a serious hamstring injury? Hamstring injuries are quite common in sports involving sprinting and
Your Favorite Types of Exercise
One of my goals is to get as many of you as possible to adopt healthier lifestyles. That means eating better and exercising more. Planning on
Is Single Sport Specialization Hurting Our Children
Single sport participation can be defined as the deliberate advancement of systematic training and planned competition ...with the specific goal of guiding the
5 Ways to Enhance Your Exercise Recovery
Recovery is a weapon. Sounds brash, but it is true. It's not unusual for me to see multiple 60 + year old runners, cyclists or triathletes in the office on
Sudden Cardiac Death in Runners
Sudden cardiac death due to atherosclerosis is a tragedy that can strike any runner over the age of 35. Because we stress our bodies, many runners are at a
Strength Training Can Reduce Injuries in Youth Soccer
Nothing is worse than seeing our children injured. Youth sports injuries are increasing at an astonishing rate. We are seeing an increase in injuries due to
Should I Take Anti-Inflammatories (NSAIDS) Before Exercise ?
No, you should not take anti-inflammatories, or NSAIDS before exercise or a run. It seems logical --you know your knee, achilles tendon, or shoulder is going
Compression Garments Are Not a Passing Fad
Athletes are always seeking a competitive advantage. Compression wear to improve recovery is all the rage. Since recovery can be viewed as an advantage,
Can I Prevent a Hamstring Injury?
Hamstring injuries can sideline a soccer player for months. Hamstring injuries occur with quick violent movements. If your leg slips out from under
Running. Back to Basics. Base Building.
Every runner will benefit from revisiting the basics of training. In this case, we are going to review Base building. Some of the fastest runners of our time
What is a Stress Fracture ?
Stress fractures are simply a consequence of being active. Our bone is a living tissue. It responds to stress by becoming harder and thicker. When the