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Golfer’s Elbow: Stay Safe & Swing Easy

Do you have pain in your elbow and lower arm? You may have golfer’s elbow. Learn about medial epicondylitis and how to stay safe and swing easy this…

The Important Role of Orthopedic Nurses

It’s National Orthopedic Nurses Week and therefore, the perfect time to shine the spotlight on the caring individuals who have devoted their careers to this noble profession. Orthopedic…

Sleep and Athletic Performance: 7 Tips to Get Better Sleep for Sports Performance

How connected are sleep and athletic performance? It turns out the connection is significant. If you want to perform at your peak, here are 7 tips to get…

9 Baseball Safety Tips for Spring Training

The snow has melted, the days are getting longer, and the faraway, faint smell of ballpark franks is in the air. It’s time for baseball. Allison Hocking, athletic…

How Does Psychology Affect Sports Performance?

Whether you’re preparing for tomorrow’s big presentation at work or ready to dominate on the court, optimal health and peak performance go hand in hand. Mental health is…

Dealing With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Did your New Year’s Resolutions include running, but not pain? Unfortunately, running can come with patellofemoral pain, commonly known as runner’s knee. This condition can worsen by overtraining,…

What You Should Know About Patellar Tendon Tears

It’s been a long game. Tennis shoes squeak on the glossy floor as your teammate passes you the ball. You pivot to the hoop and take that 2-point…

How to Prevent Cold Weather Joint Pain in Hands and Wrists

As the weather gets cooler, many people are affected by joint pain in the hands and wrists due to arthritis or injury. Bodily extremities are prone to “shutting…

An Interview with Steve Suokko: A Successful Knee Surgery Recovery

After almost a decade with knee pain, Steve Suokko wanted to get back to his active lifestyle of hiking, playing sports, and spending time outdoors with his two…