“No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle”- Winston Churchill, officer in the British Army, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, honorary citizen of the United States, and man responsible for securing the safe return of…
The Basics Ankle sprain is the 3rd most common sports injury. Ankle sprains are very common, and almost inevitable in sports that involve jumping, running, and turning quickly, such as: soccer, hockey, basketball, gymnastics, and volleyball and track. An ankle…
Persistent pain can be life-altering, affecting your work, home life, and general well-being. You want to do anything to find relief, but at what cost? When it comes to managing pain, the best solution should be one that is effective…
The ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) is the ligament that connects the femur (thigh bone) and tibia (shin bone). ACL injuries are commonly called sprains. An ACL tear is the most severe injury, as this indicates the ligament has been completely…
Nutrition is an integral part of any athlete’s training regimen, just as important to your overall fitness and well-being as exercise and rest. And, just as any training requires dedication, time, and effort, so does nutritious meal-planning. Since we’re all…
Healing after an injury to a ligament can be a long process. Because ligaments receive very little direct blood flow, they are much slower to heal than other structures such as muscles and bones. Upon Initial injury, first aid should…
We hear the term “athlete” thrown around in a variety of situations in our daily lives. Especially now, given the commencement of the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio, all eyes and minds are on the athletes, and it makes one…
What’s the one thing all of us mothers want, but never seem to get enough of? That pesky five letter word: SLEEP. From my experience as a mom, I know that even if my son goes to sleep at a…