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Outdoor Winter Workout Tips
Winter is here! As the weather turns cold, snowy and icy, it makes outdoor workouts seem impossible. Cold weather does not mean all outdoor workouts must cease, but there are ways to keep up your routine or even try a new wintertime workout. Here are some tips for working out in the cold:Read More
Common Gamer Injuries & Treatment Options
Hai Lam. Paul “sOAZ” Boyer. Clinton Loomis. While these names do not have the same mass recognition as popular athletes like Lebron James, Drew Brees, or even Mitch Trubisky, they certainly are recognized as the best in their sport. Not just any sport, but “esports,” if you will. Their offensive weapons aren’t balls, bats or...Read More
3 Trick-or-Treating Tips for a Safe and Healthy Halloween
With Halloween tomorrow, most parents and children are getting ready for the big day by putting up decorations, watching scary movies and finding the perfect costume for trick-or-treating. However, there is more to take into consideration before families head out to trick-or-treat. Read below for some tips on how to stay safe and healthy this...Read More
Preventing Cycling Arm and Hand Injuries
As spring brings warmer weather and adds daylight hours, biking fever spreads!Read More
The Importance of Strengthening the Gymnast’s Elbow
Gymnastics offers a unique perspective, even allowing some athletes to see the world upside down!Read More
Michael Affeldt
A friend of mine knew how much I loved to play basketball, so he invited me to play on his league team. I had not played full court semi-competitive basketball in about 4 or 5 years, but was really excited to get back at it. I got to the LPHS gym early on February 4th,...Read More
Tips for Preventing Common Skiing Injuries
Skiing is a popular outdoor winter activity that we tend to hear a lot about during the Winter Olympic Games. With the Winter Olympics occurring in PyeongChang this year, it is expected that the skiing will be making headlines in the coming weeks – from discussing amazing performances to unpredictable injuries.Read More
Who is at Risk for Jumper’s Knee?
Sports that involve high levels of running and jumping can leave athletes at increased risk for certain injuries. Basketball is an example of a sport that can predispose athletes to knee pain. Several studies have shown that the knee is the most common site of injury reported in adolescent basketball players, both male and female.1,2Read More