Sports Injuries
What Can I Eat To Recover Faster?
Does diet expedite recovery from a torn ACL, Achilles tendonitis, or broken bones? Would more vitamins be helpful? What about collagen supplements? At the 2020 virtual conference of the Academy [...]
Basketball Players: Prevent Ankle Sprains With These 3 Exercises
Among the most common injuries that Men's and Women's basketball players suffer is the dreaded ankle sprain. Focusing on ankle injury prevention and...
Heat Injuries Can Be Deadly. Here’s How to Recognize, Treat and Prevent Them
Heat injuries are a serious issue, particularly for athletes. Let's look at some key facts: "There's no excuse for any number of heat stroke deaths, since they are all preventable [...]
6 Best Rotator Cuff Exercises For Young Baseball Players
One of the biggest problems I see in young baseball players is a lack of rotator cuff strength, which can leave their shoulders more susceptible to injury. The solution would [...]
How To Help Your Athlete Deal with a Sports Injury
Kids will be kids and get injured in their sport. It is inevitable. Now enters a different phase or part of the sport rarely seen and experienced as a child [...]
Questions Every Athlete Should Ask Their Physical Therapist
Participation in sports, at times, can result in an injury, pain, or impairment. There are times when the student-athlete can heal independently or with the support of a coach and [...]
How to Fix a Jammed Finger
A jammed finger is a common injury that frequently affects athletes who regularly catch balls, but it can happen to anyone—even in the comfort of your home. The injury occurs [...]
How to Worry Less About Your Female Athletes Getting Injured
Over the years, we have known females to be at higher risk for injuries to the lower extremities. Still, now more so than ever, we really need to be concerned [...]
Does Cupping Therapy Actually Work?
Effectiveness of Cupping of post-exercise soreness and movement restoration Though Cupping Therapyh has just recently gained popularity in the world of...
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 more, there are many steps you [...]
