Children are taught from a young age that physical activity has crucial health benefits. Therefore, we instill in them regular exercise is helpful for the body and mind. Unfortunately, childhood obesity has become more common as screen time and...
If you want to lose weight and improve your cardiovascular fitness but are concerned about previous injuries and your joints, low-impact exercise will be an excellent fit for you. Low-impact does not mean low efficiency. On the contrary, with...
Overview Throwing injuries are very prevalent amongst athletes, especially when there are some predisposing factors (e.g., fatigue, not warming up, recent injury). The motion of throwing depends on the rotation of the shoulder joint, which is susceptible to all...
Overview Sports injury rehabilitation aims to help people who suffer from pain and flexibility issues. It mainly focuses on the musculoskeletal system, which covers injuries to these structures: Muscles Bones Joints Ligaments Tendons By implementing personalized exercise routines and...
Overview Clinical massage therapy is a very effective way to help patients who suffer from chronic pain. It is also beneficial for a number of musculoskeletal injuries. Unlike regular massages, clinical massage therapy employs an array of evidence-based techniques...
Overview Exercise is crucial for optimizing every organ system in our bodies; it reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and other debilitating diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. It is also vital for maintaining a healthy weight,...
Overview The knee has complex anatomy with dozens of structures connected together. This complexity makes it particularly prone to injuries that could be incapacitating. In fact, many world-class athletes had to stop competing because of knee injuries. If the...
Overview Every second, millions of biochemical reactions take place. These reactions serve multiple purposes, including: The synthesis of necessary compounds Breathing Energy production Metabolism For these metabolic reactions to occur, they need substrates and enzymes as mediators (e.g., vitamins,...
Overview Concussions or traumatic brain injuries affect thousands of people in the United States every single year. What makes concussions challenging to manage is their vague signs and symptoms that render the diagnosis and treatment difficult. The Centers for...
Overview Sleep is one of the most neglected aspects of an athlete’s performance that could significantly optimize physical abilities. In fact, many world-class athletes place great emphasis on the number of hours they sleep. For instance, Roger Federer, one...