Hydration is one of the most important nutritional concerns for an athlete. Approximately 60 percent of body weight is water. As an athlete trains or competes, fluid is lost through the skin through sweat and the lungs while breathing. If…
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Return to play has many facets. Most athletic trainers have a screening process that requires athletes to pass through different phases; from mobility, to strength, to plyometric, to full speed movement. By taking a closer look at when an athlete…
If you are a participant in a throwing or “overhead” sport, such as volleyball, baseball, or softball, and you end up in the athletic training room, it is most likely due to “shoulder pain.” Most of the time the pain…
You should always consider wearing a mouth guard even when it’s not required. Dental injuries are expensive! Without wearing a mouth guard, you are pre-disposed to dental injuries that could cost a fortune to repair. Sports that require (or…
One of the newer trends in sports medicine is myofascial release and soft tissue mobilization. But to most people, it is most likely seen in the form of a foam roller or Graston techniques using metal/ plastic scraping tools. At…
Can’t squat because of tight hips? If your hips feel “tight” when you try to squat and you’ve tried every stretch you can think of but nothing helps, it could be any number of things. A few different things that…
The Importance of Sleep and Recovery to Athletic Performance Many athletes would say they “eat, sleep, and breathe” their sport, however many also neglect one of those very important components, sleep! The amount and quality of sleep an athlete gets…
[embed]https://youtu.be/q-oQfZSUMxo[/embed] PlaySafe AT Walt McCurry demonstrates ways to maintain flexibility and practice proper lifting techniques at home. Check out this link for more information on back exercises and stretches.
