by fghdfsd | Aug 19, 2016 | Active Health News
By now you should know it’s a good idea to warm up before exercising and playing sports. But do you know exactly why? According to the American Heart Association: “A good warm-up dilates your blood vessels, ensuring that your muscles are well supplied with oxygen. It...
by fghdfsd | Jul 7, 2016 | Active Health News
Ready for your scary statistic of the day? According to WebMD, “every day in the U.S., 25,000 people sprain their ankle. And more than 1 million people visit emergency rooms each year because of ankle injuries.” Ankle sprains occur when a sudden twist, stretch, or...
by fghdfsd | Jun 9, 2016 | Active Health News
So, what’s athletic symmetry and why should you care? According to experts throughout the athletic world, improving the symmetry in your running and jumping leads to higher levels of performance and less injury. Jay Dicharry, a running biomechanics expert and author...
by fghdfsd | Apr 20, 2016 | Active Health News
Not-so-fun fact No. 1: You can develop Tennis Elbow and Golfer’s Elbow without ever picking up a tennis racquet or golf club. These conditions originate from either overusing certain muscles or poor biomechanics irritating the tendons of the elbow. Not-so-fun fact No....
by fghdfsd | Mar 21, 2016 | Active Health News, Sports Injuries
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries are one of the most common types of knee trauma athletes suffer. Though anyone can experience an ACL injury, this type of trauma is associated with athletes because it is caused by a quick stop movement which tends to happen...