http://www.womentalksports.com/images/image47694.jpg Thanks to our loves of heels, women already suffer from more foot and leg injuries than men, according the Georgia Podiatric Medical Association, and sports injuries take longer to rehab than a simple sprained ankle. Whenever you have an injury … [Read more...]
Get Back in the Game: Returning to Sports After a Back Injury
Almost everyone will experience back pain at some point in her life. It can come with the normal aging process, poor workstation ergonomics, an accident or a sports injury. Exercise-induced back pain can derail an athlete, and coming back from it may seem daunting. Whether you are an amateur … [Read more...]
The Lady Trainers
Earlier this week Sue Falsone announced via twitter that she was resigning from her position as the head athletic trainer (AT)* of the LA Dodgers. In 2011, Falsone had become the first female head AT of a major league male professional team in the United States. It took until 2011 to … [Read more...]
Never Ever Give Up a blog post inspired by @diananyad
I don’t know Diana Nyad nor had I followed her extreme dream before this her fifth and final attempt of swimming the 110 miles from Cuba to Florida. I found myself glued to the television cheering the 64 year old on and tearing up as she limped her way up the Florida shore. … [Read more...]
Never Ever Give Up a blog post inspired by @diananyad
I don’t know Diana Nyad nor had I followed her extreme dream before this her fifth and final attempt of swimming the 110 miles from Cuba to Florida. I found myself glued to the television cheering the 64 year old on and tearing up as she limped her way up the Florida shore. … [Read more...]
Successful knee surgery for World Champion Sarah Hendrickson
PARK CITY, UT – World Champion ski jumper Sarah Hendrickson underwent successful surgery on her right knee Thursday and is resting comfortably at her home in Park City. The surgery stems from an injury sustained during a training jump in Obersdorf, Germany, on Aug. 21. Hendrickson … [Read more...]
Start of football, soccer = Concussion Season
By Katie Culver For many, the start of football and soccer season evokes the excitement of uniforms, new teammates, practices, and games. But doctors and parents endure another sort of anticipation: The arrival of Concussion Season. Concussions happen in athletics year round, but with the greatest … [Read more...]
Topical Gear Gives Female Athletes a Competitive Advantage on the Field in Preventing ACL Injuries
According to the Texas Sports Medicine Group between 250,000 and 300,000 ACL injuries occur annually and billions of dollars are spent in rehabilitation costs with females representing a majority of these numbers. Female athletes are at a competitive disadvantage on the soccer field because our … [Read more...]
Topical Gear Gives Female Athletes a Competitive Advantage on the Field in Preventing ACL Injuries
According to the Texas Sports Medicine Group between 250,000 and 300,000 ACL injuries occur annually and billions of dollars are spent in rehabilitation costs with females representing a majority of these numbers. Female athletes are at a competitive disadvantage on the soccer field because our … [Read more...]
Ottawa Marathon: Change of Plans
After battling sacroiliac joint issues all spring, along with insomnia/sleeplessness for the past few weeks, I have decided (after many conversations with Houston) not to run the Ottawa marathon. This spring I have gotten really strong, but I have yet to get fast. I have logged more miles and put in … [Read more...]