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Posted on March 10, 2015 by Athletico
Feeling tension in your upper back and shoulders? In this blog, we break down how to perform a gentle but effective stretch known as "Thread the Needle." You might be familiar with this stretch, but if not, it’s one to consider! It’s an excellent way to improve flexibility and ease tension. To make it more comfortable, consider having a folded blanket nearby. (more…)
Posted on March 5, 2015 by Athletico
Your doctor is talking to you about recent pain you’ve experienced and suggests it come from your pelvic floor. What is the pelvic floor? Do I have one? Why is it there? Should I be concerned about my pelvic floor pain? Let’s discuss this often unknown area, and give you a better idea of what is going on in your pelvic floor. (more…)
Posted on March 4, 2015 by Athletico
In my blog post from last month I discussed the benefits of foam rolling for preparing the body to play hockey. This month the topic of pre-participation warm-up will be discussed again, but through a very different but equally as important technique. Dynamic Stretching. (more…)
Posted on March 3, 2015 by Athletico
For the month of March we will be focusing on twisting the spine! Twisting is extremely healthy for the body. Benefits include: helps to improve digestion, strengthens and stretches the spine, helps to reduce back pain, and twisting aids in detoxing the organs, just to name a few! (more…)
Posted on March 2, 2015 by Athletico
You may think of an athletic trainer as the person at the end of the bench who comes running to the aid of an injured player. While you’d be right, you would be only partially right. Certified athletic trainers are members of a health care team who work with physicians, physical therapists and others to help prevent, recognize, assess, and rehabilitate injuries no matter where they occur. Athletic trainers are everywhere from the field, in the back yard and on the dance floor or stage. (more…)
Posted on February 26, 2015 by Athletico
I just got back from an amazing trip to the Philippines! The country, the culture, the people who live there were all fantastic! The airplane ride, however, was not so fantastic. I painfully scrunched myself in economy class, where my knees were especially angry with me on the way there. However, on the way back, I implemented these 19 ways to relieve pain on a 19-hour flight, and my body was very thankful! (more…)
Posted on February 24, 2015 by Athletico
Posted on February 20, 2015 by Athletico
While increased amount of rest is common knowledge at higher levels of sport, it is commonly overlooked at lower levels. When it comes to improving athleticism in younger athletes, so much of the focus is put on strength training methods, diet, and supplementation, while little focus is put on sleep. There is a growing body of evidence that indicates that forgoing sleep might be a huge misstep.
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