Tip of the Week: Beat the Winter Blues
GET SUNLIGHT! Natural sun light not only provides us with natural vitamin D but has also been shown to improve mood . Easy ways to get sunlight: open windows shades, sit near the window in a restaurant, and spend time outdoors. Exercise! Physical activity …
Strain vs. Sprain
Injuries occur every day in athletics. Soft tissue injuries account for a majority of all sports injuries. These include trauma to the muscles and their tendons, skin, joint capsules, ligaments and bursae. However, there is often some confusion in what the difference is …
Rhabdomyolysis
What is it? Rhabdomyolysis is a condition where skeletal muscle breaks down and its products release into the bloodstream. What causes this condition? It is caused by overexertion exercise, especially eccentric contractions, which is when the muscle is forced to lengthen as it contracts. Examples include …
Dangerous Heat Index Guidelines
Children sweat less than adults which makes it harder for them to cool off when participating in activities in extreme heat. It is extremely important for coaches to take environmental conditions into consideration when scheduling and running practices during the summer and early …
Exercise Recovery
Exercise Recovery An off-season conditioning program includes proper lifting and drill technique along with muscle recovery to ensure the athlete has reached full recovery from the previous workout. Athletes usually complain of sore muscles after working out. People typically associate this with the athlete …