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4 Strength-Building Moves to Combat Shoulder Pain
Taking care of your shoulder is important to your overall health. It is important to find that balance between maintaining flexibility and over stretching, which can cause damage. The experts at Prevention spoke to Michael Silverman, PT, MSPT, of the … Continue reading
Video: How to Use Kinesio Tape to Prevent Injuries
The first time many of us noticed kinesio tape was during the 2008 summer Olympics in Beijing, China. Since then, it seems there has been an ongoing debate as to whether it is effective or if it is a passing … Continue reading
A Beginner’s Guide to Foam Rolling for Injury Prevention & Recovery
Congratulations! You have taken the first steps to a healthier, happier lifestyle. You started working out, going to bed at a reasonable time, and eating more fruits and vegetables. You’re feeling great, but this new lifestyle brings about aches and … Continue reading
10 Recovery Methods that Work Better than Ice Baths
Ice baths, although they sound more like a punishment to some, have long been used by athletes and fitness fanatics as the ultimate muscle recovery method. However, new research from the Queensland University of Technology and the University of Queensland … Continue reading
Exercise Balls – The Ultimate Tightening Tool
When you think about an exercise ball, you probably begin to imagine people sitting at desks, or using them for a modified sit up. You probably don’t imagine 6-pack abs and a strong core. Simple moves for your core can become … Continue reading
Tips to Prevent Snow Shoveling Injuries this Winter
By now many of us have had our first major snowfall of the season. We enjoyed building snowmen, sledding, and cozying up by the fire with a hot beverage. After the fun was over, some of us were given the … Continue reading
10 Deskercises to do at Work
We may not always realize it, but a large portion of our day is spent sitting down. We are sitting during the commute to work, sit at a desk in front of a computer for 8 – 9 hours, sit … Continue reading
Avoid Winter Injuries with These 5 Tips
Every year winter brings with it the risk of illness and injury. Injury prevention is a year-round task, but winter presents a unique set of challenges for injury prevention. Thankfully, our friends at Muscle & Fitness identified five tips for preventing … Continue reading
Infographic: When to Use Hot or Cold Therapy
Chances are at some point in your life you have strained, sprained, or wrenched some part of your body. Even if you are lucky enough to never have sustained an injury, as we age the chances of developing arthritis increases. … Continue reading
Full Body Resistance Band Workout
Resistance bands are often an overlooked piece of equipment at your local gym. To be perfectly honest, we don’t understand why that is the case. Resistance bands are an easy to use, versatile, portable, and inexpensive piece of equipment. The … Continue reading