I hear this crap all the time. An athlete pulls their hamstring from overreaching or fatigue in a sprint event, then the coach tells him (or her)
Anatomy Train & the Missing Link: The Importance of Slings & Chains in Athletes
The human body is made up of approximately 206 bones, 340 joints, 640 muscle and 900 ligaments. These are rather big numbers when you add them
Comprehensive Recovery Training for Athletes [Part 1]
I don’t think that there exists a complete guide for athletes that tackles the underrated topic of “Recovery-Regeneration” strategies. In this part
Low Level Laser Therapy for Injuries
Low Level Laser Therapy is also known as Cold Laser Light Therapy, or Low Intensity Laser Therapy. This is not to be confused with the Far Infrared
The Secret of Professional Athletes
For most people experiencing an injury is a setback. It may be in the form of time off work or cessation of an exercise routine. Though this may be
What is Pain? What causes Pain?
In the previous article, pain was defined by the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) as a subjective feeling associated with tissue
The Long and Short of Tight Muscles
This article is guest posted by Dr Nicholas Miller, a Chiropractor & Kinesiologist. He lives and practices at HealthSpace Lane Cove in Sydney,
How to Treat Pain and the Modern Gordian Knot Analogy
This article questions the methods that are currently used to treat athletes, calling for a new paradigm shift. It presents the story of the Gordian
How Inflammation Can Affect Recovery, Performance and Overall Wellness
An athlete is a study of change and adaptation through the medium of movement. Movement itself is a complex interaction of structure, function,
