Injuries
Swimmers Shoulder Swimmers shoulder is an inflammatory condition caused by the mechanical impingement of the soft tissues against the coracoacromial arch. This condition is often seen with the freestyle stroke due to its repeated overhead motion. Swimmers often develop shoulder…
Now that spring is in the air, it’s time for race weekend events. With the great accomplishment of running a race there is also the possibility of an injury. With this being said, muscle strains are more likely to occur…
What is Tendinitis? This is an inflammation of a tendon often caused by repetitive strain. Where can this happen? There are many tendons in the body that are susceptible. How can I tell if I have it? When someone has it,…
Winter Injuries: Ice Skating askmen.com Injuries caused by ice skating vary depending on what type of skating you do. A competitive skater may suffer from repetitive strain injuries such as tendonitis from performing the same action over and over again….
Active Release Technique If you have ever pulled or torn a muscle or severely injured a muscle group, chances are you have muscle adhesions in that area of your body. Muscle adhesions act like your body’s natural ‘Band-Aid’, as it…
It’s that time of year to begin thinking about and preparing for hockey season and avoiding hockey injuries. If you don’t take the time to properly prepare the body for the stress placed on it while playing hockey, then you…
As any athlete knows, there is nothing more frustrating than to be kept from training or racing because of an injury. Unfortunately, this realization is particularly frequent with runners, as running injuries are amongst the most common of all sports…
