Sports Therapy

Body cramps during athletic events are something that can be prevented if you follow a few of these simple steps. I will give you advice on how to not cramp up during sports activities.

Recovering from a knee injury can be a very difficult time both physically and mentally. However if you incorporate these tips you can make a speedy recovery and be back to your sport even...

Cant make it through the day without feeling tired? Wanna get energized without having to pay or take time? -Here is one easy step to boost your energy.

When you are ready to purchase an elbow brace, there are many things you need to consider. This article will help you with your decision.

You've been working outside in the hot sun for hours when you suddenly discover your legs and back are killing you. Howdy, Dooty, Mr. Forest Gump! Pin a sticker on your forehead. Ah.....but hold...

Sesamoiditis is a foot condition characterized by chronic pain in the ball of the foot, that usually onsets gradually after repetitive use, such as an increase in activity while training for a...

This is an easy explanation of how to maintain electrodes so that it will be possible to reuse them and extend their life. Using this method will also save a little bit of money for people who use...

Do you or someone you know suffer from debilitating cramps during strenuous exercise? Do you drink enough water and sports drinks to float away and still cramp during events? Have eating bananas...

Many people suffer from knee pain but don't know how to relieve the discomfort. There are many different ways that knee pain can occur from. Whether it's working out or just from your everyday...

Cramps can be painful and cause discomfort, but cramps can be prevented. To avoid cramping you need to understand the source. Cramps can occur because of dehydration, temperature, and low amounts...

Regular Joggers and Weekend Warriors can develop more than muscle aches over time. The consequences of a damaged knee can lead to very expensive surgery. Here is a low cost procedure that, over a...

Muscle knots and muscle tightness can be very painful, resulting in discomfort and the inability to perform athletic workouts or even daily tasks. The term most often associated with muscle...

hGH is a busy little hormone that is produced by the anterior pituitary gland, which is a little, pea-sized organ that is suspended just below the brain. Athletes can employ a number of...

Before you begin any exercise after a leg injury, speak with your doctor about what is safe for you to do. Find out what your limitations are and ask your doctor, if you're not sure of something.

Since I'm a middle aged athlete who is just getting back into playing a sport, I've found that the aches and pains set in a lot harder than they used to. Instead of using the frozen peas to ice my...

This is part 2 on working with a Rotator Cuff Injury and prevention.

Rotator Cuff Injury tips on how to prevent this type of injury,written by my daughter who has a Masters in athletic training.

Your foot is itching, burning, and tender. Looks like the cat chewed it. You picked up athlete's foot somewhere! You just need to get rid of that pain. Here's how.

Injuries are the dreaded nemesis for an athlete. But they happen frequently, especially if the athlete is tired, drained, not eating well, doing the same, repetitive exercise repeatedly, or...

So when you twist or strain or even sprain your ankle, the treatment is always the same. It is all about RICE - Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation.

Nobody wants to get hurt or or have sports injury,here are some injury prevention tips.

using the rice principle, you will be able to treat pain easily by following these four steps. When dealing with shin splints, you want to work to improve them as soon as the pain occurs or else...

There are many types of injuries that happen to athletes due to repetitive motion and over use. Running is often incorporated as part of a conditioning program, or as a sport on its own, and a...

Everyone would like better balance. Try this balance test and see how you rate.

Hypertension and stroke are nightmares for all sons, daughters, and grandchildren. There is nothing worse than seeing a loved one slowly lose control of their body. A stroke is emotionally taxing,...

Stretching the hamstrings is very important and often a neglected part of an exercise program. So many of my clients come to me with tight hamstrings. Tight hamstrings are one of the biggest...

You wake up in excruciating pain as a charley horse grips your calf. You’re not sure what caused it, but all you care about is relieving it. Often charley horses are caused by dehydration, lack...

Nothing can spoil a skiing vacation faster than an injury, especially if it's a serious one. One of the most common injuries affecting skiers today is damage to their Anterior Cruciate Ligament....