The healing process starts with an injury of any kind from something as simple as a paper cut to something as complex as a torn meniscus. Each time an injury occurs there is a four-phase healing process that takes place so that the body can repair itself.The first phase is the hemostasis phase which starts […]
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When it comes to jumping, hip mobility and core control are the two major factors to keep in mind. Whether it’s a pike, toe touch, or hurdler, being mobile throughout all ranges of the hips while maintaining control of the core is going to improve jump technique scores. Having a combination of both flexibility and
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It’s a simple equation to injury. If the load you put on any tissue EXCEEDS the capacity for that tissue you will cause injury. All materials on earth have a load limit. Metals, Woods and Minerals have a capacity for force/load. Let’s use a sheet of metal as an example. Run of the mill metal
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With the recent passing of Katie Meyer, I feel compelled to address this. Although I wasn’t fortunate enough to know Katie, I can see how much of an impact she had on so many people. I see a number of athletes in a number of different sports. Each of them coming to see me for
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