Nature’s First Aid Kit

Nature’s First Aid Kit

Have you noticed spring in the air? It is that time when the lure of being outside in nature becomes almost irresistible. Whatever your favorite outdoor activity is, hiking, fishing, or kayaking, getting outside can be a great form of exercise, a time to get away from...
Nutrition Rx for Injury and Rehab

Nutrition Rx for Injury and Rehab

Nutrition plays an essential role during an athlete’s rehabilitation period, especially for wound healing.  The key nutrients involved in wound healing include protein, carbohydrates, essential fatty acids, and a variety of vitamins, and minerals. If one of these...
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

What is an MRI? Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a special diagnostic test that produces very clear, detailed pictures of structures within your body. The test uses powerful magnetic field, radio waves, and computer to create images in cross section. MRI reflects...
ACL Injury in Female Athletes

ACL Injury in Female Athletes

A healthy and functional anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a requirement for run, jump, and pivot sports.  The complete rupture most often requires major surgery and rehabilitation.  Although the surgical techniques have dramatically improved, there remains the...
Don’t Be a Sore Loser

Don’t Be a Sore Loser

Delayed muscle soreness. It’s the name of the stiff pain you feel as you roll over and reach to turn off the morning alarm after a day in which you trained unusually hard or tried a new exercise. Some people feel there’s no better reward; others cease to...
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