Have you ever seen circular marks on professional or Olympic athletes and wondered what they were? Those marks are the results of cupping, a therapy that involves using cups and suction to increase blood flow to specific areas of the body. While cupping can look a little scary, it can offer therapeutic benefits. Cupping can […]
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Soccer is the fastest growing sport in the world and for good reason. It is a fun sport that helps develop balance, coordination, and teamwork. However, as with any sport, soccer comes with a risk of injury. The lower extremities tend to get injured the most while playing soccer. A player can easily get kicked […]
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With people becoming more health conscious than ever, there has been a great push for plant-based diets, which involves cutting out most meat from your diet. The research behind its affects presents this as a healthy alternative to most other diets. Studies have shown that people who follow a plant-based diet and mostly consume whole […]
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One of the best things you can do for your health that’s free is get more sleep. It’s an intricate part of a healthy lifestyle just like diet and exercise. When we are in deep sleep, our bodies use that time to repair themselves and build up energy for the day ahead. It also stimulates […]
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The need to stay connected to our peers and the news going on in the world is deeply ingrained in our culture. Not using any mobile device is impractical today. Like with anything else, however, it is essential to keep cell phones in their place and avoid overusing them. Because they are frequently used and […]
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Whenever you are about to get into your daily workout routine, the term “range of motion” might not enter your mind. What’s a few seconds of stretching really going to do? After all, you want to get right into your workout. To understand just how important it is, let’s define what range of motion is. […]
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Physical Therapy doesn’t have to be all work and no play. As video games further develop and become more interactive, players’ options expand. The release of the Nintendo Wii in 2006 marked the start of a revolution, one that gets players up and moving rather than keeping them glued to one spot. What makes the […]
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While water is essential to keeping the body hydrated, many athletes turn to sports drinks like Gatorade and Powerade for their fuel. With all the colors and flavors available, it can be tempting to choose these over water, and for athletes, that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Since our bodies are mostly made up of […]
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A well-balanced diet is essential to healthy living. For athletes, it is especially important because their performance relies on energy received from food’s nutrients. To get proper nutrients, the USDA recommends eating portions of fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy at each meal. MyPlate, which replaced the food pyramid model in 2011, provides a visual […]
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If getting the body you want in a shorter length of time seems too good to be true, it probably is. As fad diets increase in popularity due to their quick-results-with-minimal-effort appeal, athletes and their bodies fall risk to the danger fad diets can cause. It’s important that athletes understand the effects a diet will […]
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