Baseball season is officially in full swing and with a season lasting upwards of 5 months, injuries are inevitable. Players, most often pitchers have a greater instance of sustaining injuries …
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The April 2014 issue of the sporting goods industry magazine SGB Weekly featured Zamst products, discussing the growth of sports medicine accessories. View “What’s Up Your Sleeve.” See the Zamst ZK-7 knee brace and A2-DX ankle …
One of the most widely accepted, yet least advertised ways of increasing muscle recovery after extreme bouts of exercise is the use of ice, or cryotherapy. Ice is a proven …
When taking your first steps of the day, do you feel a sharp pain at the bottom of your foot? You amongst approximately two million other people in the U.S. …
One of the most unique ankle injuries that occur in contact sport is a syndesmotic (high) ankle sprain due to the damage that occurs and the recovery time needed to …
It’s that time of year again. It seems that everyone around you, including yourself has resolved to get into better shape. Today, core strength has become a major trend in …
Jumper’s knee (patellar tendinitis) commonly occurs in athletes who are involved in jumping sports such as basketball and volleyball, but can present itself in athletes from many sports. Patients report …
Incorporating plyometric exercises to your weight training routine twice a week will develop explosive speed, muscular strength, and increase power output. Plyometric training is a form of exercise that involves …
Understanding how to manage hydration when the body is exposed to exercise is essential in maintaining performance. How much water should you drink a day? Daily water intake recommendations for …
A Lisfranc injury is a challenging diagnosis for the sports physical therapist because of the lack of data on how to rehabilitate them properly. are a challenging diagnosis for the sports physical …