Many factors come into play when determining your athletic abilities, and your diet is an obvious example of one that impacts your potential to perform. If you’re a drinker, then you might recognize that alcohol does have a degree of influence in this context, but how much does it matter, and what should you do…
As an athlete, it can be difficult to manage your diet because there are often too many options to choose from. Should you drink plain water, sip a sports drink, or gulp a protein shake? Do you need electrolytes, and if so, which ones are the most important? Unfortunately, the answers to questions about sports…
Most children tend to play for countless hours. As a parent, you should encourage your child to get regular physical activity to balance their inactive periods. However, some kids have medical conditions that may inhibit their ability to do sports as much as other children. Heart conditions, in particular, can be life-threatening for some. Certain…
Medicare in the United States does not provide reimbursement or coverage for gym memberships. Under part A, original Medicare makes provisions for inpatient hospital services; under part B, it provides for outpatient healthcare and a limited number of preventative services. You could argue that gym membership is a preventative service and that it should therefore…
We all know that weightlifting is a sport that can lead to a ton of injuries if you don’t train correctly and you don’t look after your recovery. Fortunately, in the last few decades, the fitness community has come a long way, and now there are many pieces of equipment dedicated to making the sport…
Athletes often have a lot of aches and pains, and using an infrared sauna can help to alleviate some of that pain. Infrared heat helps to loosen muscles, improve circulation, and reduce inflammation. If you’re an athlete looking into an infrared sauna, read on to learn about the benefits and how to purchase the infrared…
For many years, The American Heart Association and organizations such as the US Department of Health and Human Services have published physical activity guidelines outlining the recommended amount of exercise required for adults. However, recently, the results of a 30-year longitudinal study were released, suggesting that while those physical activity guidelines are useful, increasing your…
What does it take to be a great athlete? The age-old phrase ‘hard work and perseverance always pays off’ may ring true for some, but the secret to athletic success also lies slightly deeper. Sports science is increasingly advancing its understanding of the power that DNA holds in relation to athletic performance. DNA contains our…
There are watches made specifically for hiking and outdoor activities. They typically have features that are important for this type of environment, such as an altimeter, barometer, compass, and GPS. Here are some of the best watches for hiking and backpacking. 1. Tag Heuer Connected Modular 45 This smart watch is part of the Tag…
Every area of your life can be negatively impacted if you have knee problems, whether your knees are excruciatingly painful or simply not working as well as they once did. Even the most basic tasks, such as getting off the bed or climbing stairs, could be difficult for those with chronic knee issues. So of…
In this episode of Sports Medicine Weekly, Dr. Cole welcomes Rush physical therapist Brandon Abonce to the podcast, to talk about pickleball injuries, and how to avoid and treat them. Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in the U.S. and is quickly becoming the sport of choice for adults over 50. The game…
More than 80 percent of us have experienced lower back pain at some time in our lives. Lower back pain is a sign that you may have strained yourself by lifting or doing an activity incorrectly. If you are an athlete, you are just as likely to experience pain in your lower back. Warm Up…