Eccentric Training and Treating Tendinopathies

What is Eccentric Training?

Eccentric training, also sometimes referred to as “negative reps,” is a specific method of weight training in which a muscle lengthens under a load or weight. This type of training can be seen in exercises such Continue reading →

Cheerleading Injuries

Who says cheerleading isn’t a sport?  With over 3.5 million athletes participating yearly, and incorporating gymnastics, dance, stunting and pyramid formation, cheerleading is a fast growing intense sport.

Cheerleading injuries can occur anywhere on the body and while there are Continue reading →

Basketball Injuries

Basketball is a high-speed and physical sport with millions of people participating annually. There is an estimated over 1 million injuries per year associated with basketball. Before March Madness can happen, don’t let the madness of injury affect you!

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Baseball Injuries

Baseball is America’s pastime.  Thousands of athletes from the young to old participate in baseball every year.  However, according to the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission, more than 282,000 treated players were 18 years old or younger.  Overuse injuries has Continue reading →

Sport Specialization in Young Athletes and Promoting Long-Term Athletic Development

Collaborators: Nicole Schapiro MSAT, LAT, ATC, David C. Johnson MD, Timothy S. Johnson MD, Shannon L. Nicholson DNP, FNP

Editor: Briton Schaeufele, ATC, Daryl Copley CSCS

Affiliations: The National Sports Medicine Institute

What is Sports Specialization?

Sports specialization is the Continue reading →