Category: Recovery
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The Science of Plantar Fasciitis
Photo by Katya Wolf from Pexels By Laura Morgan, guest writer A common yet often misunderstood condition, plantar fasciitis strikes a broad spectrum of individuals, from dedicated athletes to those leading more sedentary lifestyles. This condition, characterized by a sharp and persistent pain in the heel, is caused by the inflammation of the plantar fascia […]
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Self diagnosis, the medical professional and the art of recovery
You are an athlete. You have trained and worked hard all season to get to this point. You compete within yourself to find something extra, to push your limits, to surpass your goals. Suddenly, your anticipation of greatness (in this case, you can use your own definition of “greatness”) is thwarted by the reality of […]
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Soft Tissue Mobilization – Instruments and Innovations
by Russell Fiore, ATC (former head Athletic Trainer, Brown University) Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) is a myofascial intervention used for the treatment of soft tissue dysfunction in muscle, ligament, tendon, and fascia. This dysfunction causes the soft tissue to become less mobile and fibrotic. After lotion is applied on the skin, the IASTM […]
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Little Things: Preparing your body for the run
by Dylan Bowman, World Class Ultra Runner I’ve been a professional athlete for more than a dozen years. That means I not only have a lot of miles on the odometer but that I’m also getting a bit older. Of course, that age and experience has made me stronger and more mature, but it’s also […]
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What is medical grade compression?
Compression Levels, mmHg and Medical Grade compression In reference to compression supports and sleeves, medical grade compression provides a moderate to high level of support. This can be more scientifically defined as a mmHg level of at least 20. mmHg is a measurement or compression value of pressure. A technical description defines mmHg […]
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How to set up a Home Gym on a Budget
Finances are often used as an excuse to justify a lack of regular exercise in one’s life. And while it is true that fancy gyms and fitness equipment can make a sizeable hole in the budget, it certainly doesn’t have to be that way. Believe it or not, it’s entirely possible for a good workout […]
