At what age should someone specialize in a given sport? This question is a hot topic today; from parent to researcher, everyone has an opinion. So who is right? Unfortunately, there isn’t a universal answer. Past research suggests that 10,000 hours are needed to be...Read More

Many gyms and training centers today are attracting clients of various health backgrounds by offering high-energy and often competitive exercises designed to stretch the limits of their bodies. But just how safe are training programs that promote high-intensity aerobic and resistance workouts? For the answer,...Read More

Muscle pain and discomfort is common among athletes and people involved in repetitive stress activities. This leads to the manifestation of myofascial trigger points or muscles knots and postural syndromes. Trigger points cause pain, tingling and can even cause pain referrals to other areas of...Read More

In a recent Sports Medicine study, it was estimated that more than two thirds of pregnant women experience low back pain and nearly one-fifth experience pelvic pain. Pregnancy causes physiologic changes in the body, including increased weight gain, swelling of the hands and feet, muscle...Read More

Hydration in the heat! Although it’s only the beginning of May, Summer heat is upon us. Water is the most essential component of the human body, as it provides an important role in the function of cells. Here is a Guide to Hydration during warm...Read More