Sports Injuries Articles
How to Treat Shin Splints
Shin splints are the bane of many athletes, whether they're runners or just forced into running for conditioning (ahem, football players). But fear no...
Are You Making This Gigantic Training Mistake?
Corrective exercise is all the fad right now. While lifting weights has its benefits, it still has its drawbacks like pain, stiffness, burnout, and fa...
16 Injury Prevention Tips For Goaltenders
16 tips for better goaltending and off-ice advice on injury prevention for every position on the ice.#1 For all positions: Don't go on the ice before ...
4 Benefits You're Missing By Not Having a Foam Roller
Are you tired of feeling tight, stiff, and sore after a workout, or feeling this way in general? We've all been there. A deep tissue massage is a wond...
Preventing Collegiate Arthritis
When college-age people come to see me with severely damaged joints, it's a challenge. High school kids with the same issues are depressing. There are...
Don't Let Your Injury Keep You From Working Out
Progression and RegressionFundamental human movement patterns are engrained in us all from the time we are born. Throughout our early years, we learn ...
Reduce Injuries by Managing Your Risk Exposure Time
The increasing number of injuries in all sports for all ages begs the question: Is the risk worth it? Can the risks be decreased? How do we increase t...
4 Ways to Prevent Hockey Hamstring Injuries
I am a firm believer that hockey players need to become more athletic off the ice to help their progress on the ice. If you were to take two hockey...
Why Strengthening Your Core May Not Help Your Back Pain
"You have a weak core, that's why you have back pain." This is a statement that gets thrown around within the medical and exercise communities without...
What is a Stinger and How to Treat It
You hear it all the time while watching NFL games, and it's said so nonchalantly: "Player X is on the sidelines after that play, but it looks he ...