Bracing vs. Taping: Understanding the Difference and Choosing the Right Support In the world of sports, fitness, and injury prevention, two commonly used methods for providing support to joints and …
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The dreaded words for an athlete “ankle sprain!” If you have played sports especially ones that rely on jumping and landing, then you have probably encountered an ankle sprain in …
Introduction Running is something that everyone has done at some point in their life. It is part of our develop as we grow as children. As we get older running is always …
Tennis and Golfer’s elbow can be a debilitating condition for people that can limit their function and someone’s ability to enjoy sports. Tennis elbow which is otherwise known as lateral …
Tennis elbow, otherwise known as lateral epicondylitis, is a painful condition that affects many people who frequently use their arms and hands for work, sports, or hobbies. It is caused …
What is Tennis Elbow? Everyone has probably heard of tennis elbow but do people understand what that really means? Tennis elbow better known as it’s medical term lateral epicondylitis refers …
What is an IT Band Syndrome? IT Band Syndrome (ITBS) is a common overuse injury among runners that affects the iliotibial (IT) band, a thick band of connective tissue that …
The Journey of ACL recovery No athlete wants to hear the words ACL tear because they know what is in front of them. A long arduous journey usually involving surgery …
Knee injuries in athletes are common because of the amount of force generated during movement. There are four ligaments that act like strong ropes by holding the knee together to …
One of the main differences between a low ankle sprain and a high ankle sprain is the recovery timeline. In general, high ankle sprains take much longer to heal and …