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
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How did HIIT classes change the way we exercise?
HIIT is a very practical high-intensity interval training that is rapidly becoming popular among people who live and want to live an active life. Full-body
Can Vitamins Improve Athletic Performance?
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
Improve Your Golf Game with these Exercises
Golf can be one of the most relaxing, but also one of the most frustrating, sports. Golfers, both amateur and professional, spend countless hours focused
Tips on How to Prevent Injury When Weight Lifting
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
Former Competitive Athlete Expresses Gratitude For Allograft Donation
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
Why Do Athletes Need to Work on Their Mental Health?
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,
Percussive Massage Devices: Muscle Relief in the Palm of Your Hand
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
What are the Most Common Foot Injuries in Sports?
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,
Fifty Years of Title IX: Celebrating Women in Sports
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
Dance Your Way to Fitness
While some hard-core athletes may question the classification of dance as sport, the superb muscle tone and tremendous fitness of dancers prove otherwise. In fact,
Develop Power with Plyometrics
Are you trying to improve your strength, speed, or endurance? If so, you might want to consider plyometric training. Plyometrics (also known as plyos or
