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3 Steps to Recover from an Ankle Sprain Robin Gerber MS, ATC Michael Volkmar, MS, CSCS, PES, CPT One of the most common ‘weekend warrior’ injuries seen by medical doctors is the ankle sprain.  Most frequently the ankle is injured...

One of the most common ‘weekend warrior’ injuries seen by medical doctors is the ankle sprain. Most frequently the ankle is injured during running or jumping activities in which the foot rolls or twists after stepping on an uneven surface.These...

5 Best Exercises for Knee Health by Mike Volkmar, MS, CSCS, PES, CPT Knee pain be the most frustrating injury to have.  It affects your daily activities.  It can take months to go away.  Of course it is best to...

3 Best Exercises for Shoulder Health by Mike Volkmar, MS, CSCS, PES, CPT The shoulder is a very common joint to have pain. The majority of exercisers experience pain in the front or on top of the shoulder joint. This...

Self-Assessment in the New Year by William Smith, MS, NSCA, CSCS, MEPD This past week I was bending over to pick up my 1 year old son and as I was doing this my back tightened up.  Nothing unusual about...

Watch this excellent video by former Navy SEAL and fitness book author Stew Smith, to learn tips on how to add exercises into your workout that will improve your balance.     STEWART SMITH, USN, is a graduate of the...

Individuals who deal with the daily muscle aches, fatigue, and other painful symptoms associated with fibromyalgia (or other chronic illnesses) may cringe at the very thought of increasing exercise and physical activity. It seems to go against logic to exercise...