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5 Ways to Maximize Triathlon Performance
Participation in triathlons in the United States is at an all-time high according to USA Triathlon, the sport’s governing body in the United States. The group’s membership has swelled from around 100,000 in 1998 to 550,446 in 2013.1 What’s more, estimates from the Sports and Fitness Industry Associated show there were 2,498,000 road triathletes in...Read More
Holiday Survival Guide: Health Tips for the Holiday Season
The holiday season is a joyful time of year when many of us look forward to spending some quality time with our friends and family. Despite the fun that comes with the festivities, December can also be a very stressful time of year. Not only are many of us left scrambling to purchase last minute...Read More
6 Ways to Prevent Ankle Sprains
An estimated 25,000 Americans suffer from an ankle sprain each day according to research from the American College of Sports Medicine.Read More
Work Conditioning: How to Succeed
It is normal for questions to arise when an injured employee receives a prescription that orders work conditioning. Not only is it common for the employee to ask what work conditioning is, but the best ways to be successful in this type of program. Read below to learn more about work conditioning programs, as well...Read More
A Pain in the Wrist: Common Diagnoses
Pinching. Gripping. Pushing. Lifting. We do all of these functions with our hands daily without thinking about it. But what if one of these basic functions causes pain in the wrist? It becomes noticeable and affects our daily life.Read More
Everything You Need to Know About Cupping
You are not the only one who noticed red circles on the backs of Olympic athletes in Rio. These circles are the result of an ancient therapy called “cupping.”Read More
Your PLAN for an Injury-Free Summer Dance Intensive
For many dancers, summers are filled with morning to evening dance classes. Sometimes learning new styles, other times perfecting their technique in a familiar style. Often these summer dance intensives are away from home allowing the dancer to stay in a dormitory and meet new friends who have the same passion. Auditions for these programs...Read More
A Brief Overview of Dupuytren’s Disease
We take for granted our body’s ability to heal itself by laying down scar tissue. When we have a paper cut, we can simply clean the wound and a week later, there is little evidence of the original injury, as our body creates and lays down connective tissue to close the wound. Read More