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How Do Repetitive Motion Injuries Occur?
We need our hands for work, leisure and various tasks in between! Yet, we often don’t think about how these areas of the body consist of a network of nerves, tendons, muscles and over 25 bones. These components assist with movement, no matter how simple or complicated. Yet, overuse can damage these tissues, resulting in…
How Knee Injuries Can Affect Student Athletes
Knee injuries, whether from long-term wear and tear or sudden trauma, can affect anyone. Yet they are a particular concern for student athletes and have been known to end budding careers before they can take off. Certain actions and activities put student and professional athletes at risk, including: Repetitive actions like running, walking and cycling…
What Can Happen When You Ignore a Muscle Injury?
After a workout or demanding sports practice, sore muscles are to be expected. While you’ve likely heard the phrase “No pain, no gain”, you also know that not all discomfort is created equal. “Good” pain often falls under the category of delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), which occurs six to eight hours after your workout…
What Makes a Good Fitness Routine?
While gyms were closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, many individuals were left to their own devices; some relied on steaming programs or exercised with a socially distanced friend to stay fit. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the average adult should get about 150 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise each week,…
The Relationship Between Posture and Exercise
Many people slouch unintentionally, perhaps as a result of sitting throughout the day or a lack of regular physical activity. However, poor posture is not an isolated incident. It’s often an indication of weak core muscles and further affects how well you retain form during exercise. Long term, maintaining proper posture may help lessen the…