Maybe you've heard of the IT band when a favorite pro athlete has to take some time off, or maybe you haven't heard of it until yours hurts and now you have to learn about it (the hard way). We tell you what your IT...
The rehabilitation process is different for everyone: some need a tune-up, some a new set of tires, and some a complete overhaul. But when people ask me to describe the rehabilitation process in a nutshell, I keep coming back to the analogy of swimming upstream:...
In the middle of summer it's hard to miss all the cyclists hitting the road for fitness and training for upcoming events. Even if you're an experienced cyclist, there are steps you can take to help ensure that when you head out to hit the...
Quick, when you see the word “athlete” what do you picture? Is it the men and women you watch on TV? Is it the guy you work with who shows you his finisher medals? Here's some news: according to the dictionary, an athlete is “someone...
When many people think of physical therapy, they may picture rehab after surgery or their favorite athlete needing treatment to return to the game. Yet, did you know that physical therapy can help with a whole host of pain, movement, mobility, and other issues that...
In the ongoing quest for that “summer body,” people have often asked (and Google searched) what the best form of exercise is and we have the answer. The bad news is that, just like with any real life change, it isn't simple; the good news...
For many school districts, a balanced calendar has replaced the longer summers with shorter breaks and an early-August start. This means that school will be back in session soon and with it, try-outs and school sports ahead for many young athletes. With so many student...
Do you have any big, tough, "bucket-list" type fitness goals? Whether you've started from scratch and worked to complete a charity 5k, or put the months-on-end into training for a triathlon, you'll know that the size of the goal can vary but the journey is...
I have always enjoyed the Discovery Channel program Mythbusters, where special effects experts Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage consult with specialists in a variety of topics to dispel common myths and urban legends. Will your airbag explode at the expense of your thumbs? Unlikely. How...
"Turkey provides protein that is easy to digest, plus essential vitamins and minerals for energy production." Make a big batch and have them around. Ingredients 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 c. finely grated Parmesan 1/3 c. almond flour or oat flour 1/4 c. finely chopped parsley 1/2...
