Results for Athletic Injuries

Whether you lift heavy items for your job or have a slipped disk from a pesky athletic injury, lower back pain can plague you at some point. Try these six tips.

Neck pain out of nowhere? Whiplash isn’t just caused by motor vehicle accidents–a fall or athletic injury can also cause it
Who knew a fun day at the amusement park could result in a whiplash injury
When they hear the word, “whiplash,” most people immediately picture a rear-end motor vehicle accident. But there are other ways that whiplash injuries can occur, including:
Assault, such as being…

Most runners know that quick application of ice following an athletic injury helps reduce inflammation. If you stop inflammation early, you don't have to deal with it later. Follow these steps for proper recovery.

Athletic training dramatically increases a person's ability to exercise at a high level. How does your body acclimate to higher levels of exercise?

Injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament are a common athletic injury of the knee. Here are the signs of an ACL tear and symptoms that may occur.

Use these tips for choosing a sports medicine doctor or specialist to help you manage pain and heal from an athletic injury.

Not enough rest, too much too soon, repetitive motions and simple wear and tear can result in pain and injuries that put the kibosh on your workouts. In fact, a study of college athletes published in the Journal of Athletic Training shows overuse injuries (repetitive motions involved in sports and workout routines, such as long-distance running,...

Proper-fitting shoes make all the difference whether you walk or run.

Using endurance training or strength and resistance training not only prepares an athlete for different types of sports, they can also change the way the brain and muscles communicate with...

Every high school should have an athletic trainer (AT) to assess injuries, especially concussions, argues Brooke de Lench of MomsTeam.

Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater suffered a concussion after a big hit in yesterday's game.

More than 90 percent of student athletes suffer some form of injury. Here’s how local health centers are handling it.

Founding Partner, President and CEO Adam Elberg tells US News & World Report why Athletic Trainers are important in youth sports. Read the article

Back in my early-to-mid-20s, my focus shifted into powerlifting and away from a "traditional" athletic career. While I got a ton stronger, I can't say that I felt any more athletic. In hindsight, I realize that it was because I trained strength at the exclusion of many other important athletic qualities. Since then, I've gone […]

Athletes know a thing or two about how to achieve goals as a team.

We decided to take more questions on training was we often do, our favorite this time relates to our children in sports. Are we doing the right things to encourage their enjoyment, desire to compete? Are we trying to live through our kids and causing more harm than good? Coach Diaz has had years of experience in this arena and shares his insights. He also touches on his preferred shoe selection for racing OCR, heart rate training and how to fit it all…

Athletic trainer answers your brace-cleaning questions

It used to be that kids’ sports were just plain fun. Now, they’re considered a portal to bigger and better things, such as athletic scholarships and bursaries, an Olympic berth or a pro contract.

I am not very athletic. My run is what most other people consider a jog; I am not particularly good at any sports; and I don’t track my best times or set strict fitness goals. So, you can imagine how shocked my friends and family were when I…