Basketball is a contact sport. But unlike, say, football or hockey, the participants wear very little protective equipment, making injuries all-too-common occurrences. While hoops injuries are as inevitable as a Steph Curry bucket from behind the arc, there are prudent preventative measures that can be taken to reduce exposure to some of the game’s routine…
ALIGNMED? AND POSTURAL FITNESS? “My sons recommended it to me …it changed my life!” – Football Legend, Archie Manning Watch video to receive Manning Discount
BY TIM NEWCOMB?for Sports Illustrated Pelicans All-Star forward Anthony Davis doesn’t wear that black base layer for fun. He wears it for his health. As does teammate Eric Gordon, NFL quarterback TonyRomo and Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz. The list of players making use of Alignmed posture products has grown recently, a sudden rise for…
Learn this crucial move plus three muscle-sculpting variations that target your arms, back, and core. Pulling exercises are the key to a well-rounded strength routine?in fact, people who sit a lot (which, ahem, is most people) should actually dotwice as many pull moves (to work those back muscles) as they do push moves ?(which utilize…
Speed, agility and endurance are essential to a winning football season. But one wrong move can cause injury and sideline you for an entire season if not more. Dr. David Chao, orthopedic surgeon and former head team physician for the San Diego Chargers, has many years of experience working with collegiate and professional athletes. OVER…
Episode 15.19 with Hosts Steve Kashul and Dr. Brian Cole. Broadcasting on ESPN Chicago 1000 WMVP-AM Radio, Saturdays from 8:30 to 9:00 AM/c. Segment One: Brain Network Activation�?? Testing Mike Palm, Manager of Athletico Concussion Management Services discussing the use of BNA (Brain Network Activation) testing to measure brain function; the importance of proper concussion diagnosis and management, risk of not…
Your posture will thank you Companies are rolling out products aiming to banish bad posture ? and the pain that comes with it. From trackers that vibrate when you slouch to clothes that hold you in alignment, spinal-health aids are having a moment. We tested the Posture Shirt 2.0, vetted by docs and plenty of…
By Sarah Clough for Athletico Fish on! Hook up! Fresh one! These are all common phrases to yell out when your reel is screaming and the line is taken hundreds of feet into the ocean. It is also in that moment that you may realize your back is in for a workout. I have caught…
Diagnosed with scoliosis at age 11, Stacy Lewis wore a hard plastic back brace 18 hours a day, removing it only to play golf. She did this in the hopes that while she was still growing, the curvature would stabilize and she could avoid surgery. After finally getting the brace removed at age 18 and…