Renowned for its contribution to lower limb strength, squats are a key exercise in most weightlifter’s repertoire. While great for building muscle, improving mobility and increasing core strength, not all squats are made equal. Done right, a proper squat form engages a host of muscle groups and provides a satisfying stretch. Done wrong and you …
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Whether you are a professional athlete, high school player, weekend warrior, or working on a New Year’s resolution, you are likely to experience a sprain or strain in your efforts to improve. When that happens, what you do next is easy as pie, or as we say in sport medicine, easy as “RICE”. That stands …
Lymphedema is the result of a defect in the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is made up of lymphatic channels, lymph nodes and lymphatic ducts. It is a uni-directional transport system that functions to maintain fluid balance in the body through the transportation of fluids, as well as filtering and removal of waste products. It …
Pregnancy can be a very exciting time for expecting parents but it can also be hindered by several different types of physical ailments for the mother-to-be. With pregnant women receiving advice and instructions on everything from what/ what not to eat, exercise restrictions, suggested sleeping positions etc. it may be difficult for women to find …
It’s spring time! That means it’s time to get to work outside in the yard and garden. Are you ready? Do you worry about the aches and pain you will feel “the day after”? The following tips will help you prevent injury and hopefully make your gardening and lawn care experience much more enjoyable. Make …
You’re a few weeks into your New Year’s Resolution to walk or run, but you have noticed your feet have started to hurt. Assuming it was because you were doing something new, you keep going- this is the year! But now when you wake up in the morning and step on the floor you have …
The football pads are out, the shin guards are on, and youth athletes of all sports are back on the field. While youth sports are a fun-filled way to learn teamwork and new skills, it’s important to keep the kids safe. Bumps and bruises are often a part of the game, but how do you …
Now that the time has changed and the weather is warmer, many of us amateurs will be heading to the links hoping to play our best as well. The problem is, most amateur golfers have been sitting around all winter waiting for the spring season. Here are 10 tips on getting you prepared to play …
As a golfer gets older and begins to lose flexibility, you can see it in their posture and swing. Their posture becomes more stooped, their swing gets shorter and they lose distance on their drives. If this is happening to you, you can try new technology which or take a lesson to find some improvement, …
It’s that time of year again, when we send our little angels off to a new school year. Lots of excitement, new clothes, shoes, and yes, backpacks. It seems that every season there are more choices out there, so before you buy and load those packs up, here are some important tips to keep our …
