Iliotibial Band (IT Band) Syndrome
Iliotibial Band (IT band) Syndrome What is it? A thick band of tissue that connects a muscle on the outer thigh to the outside of the knee What causes this condition? Beginning a new workout routine or increasing activity too quickly, flat feet, high arches, running on …
Concussions
Concussions What is a concussion? A concussion is an injury to the brain that causes temporary interference with your brain’s normal functioning. A violent blow to the head, such as can be sustained in a car accident or a sports collision, can cause the brain …
Hamstring Strains
Hamstring Strains What is it? A muscle strain is the result of an injury which damages the muscle or attaching tendon. Typically the injury is the result of excess stress/stretching placed on the muscle during lifting, sport, or even everyday activity. Muscles strains are classified into …
Diabetes
Diabetes Diabetes is a disease that affects the way the body uses glucose. Glucose is a sugar that the body uses as its main source of fuel. The pancreas is a gland in your body that produces insulin. Insulin regulates glucose getting out of …
Common Dermatological Conditions
Common Dermatological Conditions Dermatological conditions are often a concern for athletes because they are very contagious until properly treated. Infections can be spread through skin-to-skin contact, as well as through object-to– skin contact. Due to the close contact that athletes have with one another …
Heat and Hydration
Heat and Hydration Heat illnesses are more prevalent during the summer and early fall due to the body’s increased need to cool itself. Exercise in the heat compounds this need because working muscles can produce 20x more heat than they do in the resting …