Why Female Athletes Have More ACL Injuries Than Males
Female athletes rupture their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) more frequently than males…nearly 6-8 times more! In a case like this, health insurance for college athletes would be a step worth taking. As your health should be your top priority, at least if you cover your back, you won’t have much to worry about, even if […]
Why You Should Strengthen Your Hip Muscles
Have you ever wondered why you need to strengthen your hip muscles? Hips were the forgotten link for a long time, but now we put a lot of focus on the hips. What’s all the hype about hip strengthening, anyway??? Many common injuries throughout the body have been associated with a strength deficit (weakness) at […]
How Recovery Can Help Improve Performance
We all have one-but it often collects dust in the corner. The foam roller is one of the least used pieces of equipment in the gym, in fact many gyms will not even offer one. But when used correctly this piece of equipment can be extremely effective in the recovery of an athlete. A proper […]