Sports Injury Prevention Tips Sandy Baird, D.C. Whether you prefer team sports like soccer, basketball, or rugby, or individual sports such as tennis, swimming, or racquetball, it’s crucial to your health and happiness to take preventative steps (swings, strokes, etc.) against injury. While some injuries may be entirely unavoidable, you can reduce your risk of […]
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A recent article in the Journal of Biomechanics evaluated the importance of density on the strength of cow bones and human bones. The results showed that the strength and toughness of the human bones were much more sensitive to decreased density than they were to induced damage. This tells us that we should focus our
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Following a recent study published on-line by the journal Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise titled “Foot Bone Marrow Edema after 10-Week Transition to Minimalist Running Shoes”, several headlines raised alarm about the safety of Vibram Fivefingers (VFF) shoes. “Barefoot Running Can Cause Injuries, Too” stated the New York Times. “Whoa there! Quick switch
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