Injury Rehabilitation
Adapting popular civilian fitness trends for military use
With each new year, differing fitness trends arrive in the general population and are adopted by the men and women in our military services profession. In 2025, some of these trends include wellness programs, functional... more »
Trainers Choice innovates sports medicine landscape with GeoCell
Trainers Choice, a trusted Canadian family-owned and operated sports medicine brand with over 35 years of clinical expertise and product innovation, proudly announces the launch of GeoCell, its new eco-friendly brace and support line into... more »
UTEP sports medicine team plays crucial role in program
You can't underestimate the importance of a sports medicine team to an athletic program's success. Just ask the University of Texas-El Paso (UTEP) athletics department. Director of Sports Medicine Andrew Ure has served in the... more »
NBA player suspended 25 games after confusing Tramadol for Toradol
Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis was hit with a 25-game suspension after testing positive for Tramadol. Portis, however, claims he was mistakenly given the drug banned by the NBA after being told it was the... more »
Strength & conditioning considerations for the multisport athlete
Designing training programs for athletes who compete in multiple sports throughout the year is a little more complicated than the individual athlete who may only play a single sport. The ability to train the multisport... more »
Pros and cons of cold water immersion
A cold plunge or cold water immersion involves partially or totally submerging yourself in cold water for a few minutes at a time. It can be as simple as sitting in a bathtub filled with... more »
Understanding sport specialization injury risks in young athletes
Sport specialization refers to the practice of focusing on a single sport at the expense of others, often starting at a young age. While this trend has gained popularity, particularly among young athletes aiming for... more »
Study suggests electrical stimulation boosts strength and mass
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), or electrical muscle stimulation for short, uses electrical currents to contract muscles. The stimulation devices are easy to use and widely available on the market, according to Sudip Bajpeyi, Ph.D., a... more »