Category Archives: Sports and Fitness

Yoga for a Healthy Back

Why Yoga? Builds core strength – Improves flexibility – Minimizes pressure on joints, including the spine – Increases mindfulness and body awareness – Improves balance and stability YOGA FOR LOW BACK PAIN Make 2020 the year to Invest in sculpting the Healthiest YOU yet! This 2x/week for 6 weeks class series is designed as a […]

Jersey Finger: What Is It And How Does It Happen?

“Jersey Finger”—You Got a Problem with That? Jersey finger refers to an injury that occurs when a finger gets caught in an opponent’s shirt. It often occurs in a football or rugby game and can lead to a painful and sometimes severe condition. Let’s break down: What is Jersey finger? How does Jersey finger happen? […]

Stretching and Strength-training for Safer Soccer

While any athletic activity has an inherent risk of injury, soccer has traditionally been considered less dangerous than, say, American football, hockey and lacrosse. Significant tragic events in soccer usually involve the goalposts; either the player hits the post or a faulty goalpost lands on a player. Fortunately, these events are extremely rare. Still, some […]

Using Physical Therapy for a Safer Run

Running may seem like a simple activity, one that results in many health benefits, but it can bring with it the risk of related injuries. This is especially true during the warm summer months, when outdoor running is more pleasurable. Fortunately, proper training can help to reduce this risk. Most running injuries occur from overtraining, […]

Born to Run Farther

As the days get longer, you may consider adding distance to your runs. What kind of plan should you follow to run farther and increase your endurance but to do so safely and prevent injury? The first rule to remember is that if you find it too difficult to complete a new distance level, do […]

Vary Your Routine and Improve Your Fitness

Cross-training involves engaging in different types of physical activity and brings multiple benefits. It is an excellent way to prevent sports-related injuries, improve your skill in a variety of sports and improve your overall health—all while keeping workout boredom at bay. A good cross-training program improves all three elements of fitness: aerobic endurance, flexibility and […]

Improve Your Golf Game This Winter

When the winter winds blow and snow covers the ground, it may be hard to think about your golf game. However, keeping yourself in condition during your sport’s off-months helps prevent “weekend warrior” syndrome—incurring injuries when you play overzealously at the beginning of the season. And the strategies we will create can make your game […]

Preparation Before Beginning Martial Arts

In the United States, approximately eight million people participate in martial arts, with tae kwon do and karate being most popular. The injury rate in these activities can be high, especially in women beginning such classes. For this reason, check with your physician before beginning such a potentially vigorous activity. Investigate the various martial arts […]

How Safe Is Soccer for Children? Everything You Need To Know

How Safe Is Soccer for Children? Soccer is one of those sports that seems perfect for kids: it builds endurance, coordination, speed, and teamwork, all while keeping them active and engaged. Aside from the many physical benefits of being active, children who participate in team sports also enjoy: Higher self-esteem Improved school and academic performance […]

Selecting the Proper Running Shoe

You might think that buying a pair of running shoes is more an issue of fashion than a serious decision that takes any technical consideration. Nothing could be further from the truth; in fact, selecting the proper running shoe is pivotal to protecting your joints from injury. Shoe technology now incorporates different types of construction […]