Tip of the Week: Staying Hydrated
To help get the right amount of water, try this! 2 glasses when you wake up, 1 glass before lunch, 1 glass before dinner, and 1 glass about an hour before bed. To check your hydration status look at the color of your urine. …
Tip of the Week: Adding Foam Rolling to Your Training
Current research and clinical experience suggest adding foam rolling to your pre-workout warm-up. Foam rolling acts as a self-massage to the target muscles, helping to increase flexibility without hindering performance. Combine foam rolling with both static and dynamic stretching for optimal effect.
Patellar Tendinitis
Patellar Tendinitis What is it? Patellar tendinitis, also known as jumper’s knee, is inflammation of the patellar tendon. This is a common condition in athletes due to the repetitive nature of most sports. Common Symptoms • Pain and tenderness, located just below the knee cap (patella) • Decreased …
Turf Toe
Turf Toe What is it? Turf toe is a hyperextension injury of the metatarsal-phalangeal (MTP) joint of the first toe. It usually happens when the foot is pointed and planted on the ground and then forcibly pushed further. Sign and symptoms • Pain, swelling, and redness/bruising at …
Methicillin-resisitant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (mrsa) What is it? MRSA is a type of “Staph” infection that stands for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus. Usually Staphyloccocus (or Staph, for short) are carried on the skin and nose of healthy people and do not cause infections. Occasionally Staph can cause …