2020 March/April (Volume XXX, No. 02)
Supplement Savvy for Athletic Performance
Athletes strive for excellence and will do anything, at times, to achieve success in sport. It makes sense that some athletes will do anything to have a competitive edge to fulfill the Olympic motto of “faster, higher, stronger” and often take it upon themselves to buy over the counter or online supplements to achieve their […]
The Squat: A More Detailed Look
In my first article of this series, I gave a quick introduction of what to look for to keep your athletes safe when performing squats, deadlifts, and cleans. It was broad and basic and only pointed out some major issues that can be easily noticed. Over the course of the next three articles, I will […]
Why are more sports healthcare professionals seeing the light?
The use of light therapy for therapeutic purposes has been around for over 50 years. In 1967, Mester, et al. (1) reported on the effects of laser biostimulation for the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. Since then, the use of therapeutic light has rapidly gained acceptance in both the medical and rehabilitation communities. LASER, which stands […]
