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How to Paddle Safely and Avoid Injuries
While a leisurely float on the lake or river might not seem like something that could cause injury, you want to make sure to take [...]
The Top Health Benefits of Hiking
I woke up in a sweat at 5 am to the sound of cicadas singing. The jungle was slowly awakening as I climbed out of [...]
Here’s What You Can Do to Avoid the Most Common Running Injuries
Did you know that over 50% of regular runners have more than one injury yearly? Some of these injuries happen through accidents, but most are [...]
Patellar Tracking Disorder: What it is, Causes, and Treatment
Patellofemoral tracking syndrome, or patellar tracking disorder for short, is a type of patellofemoral pain common amongst athletes. In this post, we’ll share what patellar [...]
How To Prevent Shoulder Injuries in Volleyball
Volleyball is one of the most popular sports in the world. According to many estimates, it ranks only second to soccer (football) in global popularity! [...]
Learn How Long It Takes To Increase Flexibility in Yoga
Yogis and non-yogis alike can all receive the physical and mental benefits of yoga. When most people think of yoga, they correlate its asanas with [...]
Spinal Cord Injury in Mountain Biking: What’s the Risk?
Many people are interested in mountain biking but are hesitant to try for fear of catastrophic injury. Spinal cord injuries with subsequent paralysis are among [...]
Rotator Cuff Injuries From Rock Climbing: What They Are and How To Prevent Them
Climbers are gutsy. They’re committed to their sport, test the limits, and work through their adrenaline. But unfortunately, pushing yourself to your limits can cause [...]
How to Improve Hip Mobility and Flexibility for Athletes
Hip mobility is the active movement of the hips within its range of motion, such as the ability to kick a soccer ball inside your [...]