1. What causes a pulled hamstring? A “pulled” or strained muscle is usually caused by a sudden contraction of the muscle, which stretches the muscle fibers beyond what they normally can tolerate. Imagine guide wires supporting a pole. If...read more
Tom and his friend Nancy prepare to climb Machu Picchu. “I thought I would never walk without pain, that I would no longer be able to do the things I once could.” I can imagine what you’re thinking right...read more
You’re done with a long season of swimming, biking, and running. Now what? How do you keep in shape over the winter? What should you focus on the most? The goal for the off season is to focus on...read more
Have you ever reached over your head to take down a glass for a drink or tried to put on your coat but you felt like your shoulder/arm just wouldn’t reach where you wanted it to reach? So you...read more
We all want to avoid cutting back our activity level, but sometimes, injuries make that unavoidable, but why not deal with the injury before it becomes a problem? Why not treat the injury and remain active? Keep running, keep...read more
First of all, Dayton? Who guessed that? Now, Imagine that you are sitting courtside during March Madness. Players are flying shopparajumpers up and down the court–one drive after another. Tempers are flaring, players are pushing themselves a little canada...read more