The 4 Stages of Frozen Shoulder
The four stages of frozen shoulder include pre-freezing, freezing, frozen, and thawing. These terms describe the typical progression of the condition from early symptoms to recovery.
-
-
Self-Myofascial Release Techniques for Neck and Shoulders
Self-myofascial release (SMR) is a technique used to manipulate the muscles used during an exercise program or for physical therapy reasons. It typically involves the use of foam rollers, balls, or other tools to help boost sports performance, reduce pain, or improve general fitness.
-
Pickleball injuries and prevention
The popularity of pickleball has exploded in the last few years, and according to a recent report, so have injuries attributed to the relatively new sport.
-
What to know about proprioception exercises
Typically, proprioception exercises aim to prevent injuries in athletes and maintain mobility in older individuals. Without proprioceptive training, older adults, in particular, may have a higher risk of falling.
-
Here’s Why You Should Be Doing Toe Yoga
Toe yoga is focused on stretches and exercises that can make the muscles around your toes stronger and more flexible.
-
Dry Needling for Neck Pain: Does It Work?
While evidence of long-term benefits is lacking, research suggests dry needling may provide safe, short-term relief for neck pain.
-
Future of Football: Why ACL injuries have been on rise in women's game - and the technology and solutions to fix it
It has been the hottest topic in the women's game - but not for welcome reasons. Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are wreaking havoc within the sport, depriving top competitions, leagues and tournaments of some of the world's best players.
-
Younger Age of Primary ACL Injury, Decreased Time to Return to Sport Significantly Increases Risk of Secondary ACL Injury in Adolescent Athletes
In adolescent athletes who underwent anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), the younger the athlete at the time of primary ACLR and an earlier return to sport (RTS) were significantly associated with an increased rate of secondary ACL injuries, according to new study presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).
-
Kids Specializing in One Sport More at Risk for Injury and Burnout, Experts Say
The type of workout you do, and how your body gets its energy to fuel that movement, helps define these different forms of exercise.
-
Sleep can give athletes an edge over competitors, but few recognize how fundamental sleep is to performance
A healthy sleep pattern can be a stealthy game plan for athletes to gain an edge over their opponents. Only a few top elite athletes know the secret of early bedtimes for optimal performance.
