Since ancient times, Greek and Roman athletes prepared for competition by consuming complex carbohydrates like grains and legumes with the goal of optimizing performance. However, the carb-loading technique wasn’t developed until the 1960s when Swedish physiologist Gunvar Ahlborg discovered a positive relationship between the amount of glycogen stored in the body and athletic performance in…
A concussion is a brain injury caused by a blow to the head or a jolt to the body. Concussions can range from mild to severe and can occur in children and adults. While most people recover from a concussion within a few weeks, some may experience symptoms for months or even years. If you…
If you’re looking for a way to lose weight fast, then you already know that the best path forward is through diet and exercise. In order to lose weight, you must first understand your daily energy expenditure and calories consumed. The best way to find this information is by using an online calculator, but most…
Have you ever been struggling through a workout feeling sluggish and out of breath, and then suddenly get reinvigorated? You may have experienced a “second wind.” A second wind is a phenomenon where you quickly gain energy and/or strength during a run or workout immediately following a stage when you feel out of breath, fatigued,…
Achieving optimal athletic performance requires a high energy expenditure, but in turn, high energy output must be adequately fueled. The importance of proper nutrition and hydration is well documented in sports medicine, and studies show both help reduce the occurrence of muscular injuries, oxidative stress, and heart pathologies. However, the value of vitamins and minerals…
Did you know that almost one-third of all injuries that occur in the United States are sports-related? And, within that category, weightlifting ranks as one of the most dangerous sports. That’s why it’s important to take some precautions before you start lifting weights. In this article, we will discuss some tips on how to prevent…
Alyssa grew up in the Midwest as an extremely active girl who enjoyed playing sports. By the time she was fifteen years old, she underwent her first knee surgery. She initially tore her ACL and meniscus while playing indoor soccer. After rehabilitation and recovery, she returned to finish her high school sports career successfully. Fast…
Athletes need more than just physical prowess to become true champions. Willpower and fortitude are just as critical to performance as muscles and agility are, and the only way to maintain peak fitness is to train the mind as much as the body. The best wellness trends to follow this year all point to this…
In this week’s episode of Sports Medicine Weekly, Dr. Cole reviews some of the evidence-based benefits of the increasingly popular Percussive massage devices. Percussive massage devices, which are sometimes referred to as “massage guns”, have become increasingly popular among recreational athletes for therapeutic use. They use targeted percussive or vibration pressure to stimulate blood flow…
While most of us know how crucial exercise can be for our health and well-being, it’s not always easy finding the time for it when you’ve got a hectic work schedule. You might work from dusk till dawn, or you’re trying to balance family, friends, and work during the average week. Regardless of how full…
Did you know that the most common foot injury in sports is a sprain? The ankle is the most commonly injured part of the body, and a sprain is one of the most common injuries. In this article, we will discuss some of the most common foot injuries in sports. Achilles Tendinitis The Achilles tendon…
June 23 marks the 50th anniversary of Title IX, a groundbreaking federal law that prohibited sex discrimination in education, stating that, “no person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving…