One of the most frequent questions clients ask a yoga instructor is, “Will Yoga make me fit?” Despite the many benefits of yoga, just doing
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How Important Is Clean Drinking Water When Working Out?
Quick water breaks are a must when you’re working out. Hydrating with clean drinking water helps your body function normally and improves your workout performance.
The Evaluation and Management of Concussions
Each year, there are an estimated 1.7 to 3.8 million traumatic brain injuries in the United States, and more than 20 percent arise due to
Why Golf Is Good for Your Health
Golf is one of the world’s oldest sports, originating in Scotland in the Middle Ages. Millions of people in the United States enjoy this outdoor
How to Avoid and Treat Common Sports Injuries
In 2021, 3.2 million people were treated in emergency departments for injuries involving sports and recreational equipment according to the national safety council. The activities most frequently
Five Ways to Stay Healthy at Home
Gym memberships offer a lot, but they aren’t for everyone. For some, the prospect of getting dressed and driving somewhere to sweat with others prevent
Is Exercise Harmful or Beneficial if You Have Epilepsy?Â
Epilepsy is one of the most common diseases that most young people struggle with today. Even though the world is better educated on the causes
What is a High Ankle Sprain?
In this week’s episode of the Sports Medicine Weekly Podcast, Dr. Brian Cole is joined by Joshua James, DPT, CSCS from Rush Physical Therapy to
Don’t Ignore Your Mental Fitness
Exercise has been an often-neglected source of intervention in the treatment of mental healthcare, in spite of this lifestyle modification having proved cost-effective in improving
Five Effective Ways to Fight ObesityÂ
According to research conducted, around 70 percent of American adults are either overweight or obese. Obesity is a medical condition in which the excess fat
Kids Back to School? Get Your Workouts Back on Track!
As the final days of summer loom, the focus moves from pool days and vacations to school supplies and scheduled routines. For many parents, having
Best Stretches for Baseball Pitchers
The pitcher is not only the most important position in baseball, but also the most physically demanding. There’s a reason why pitch count was introduced
