Athletes and Sleep Athletes must be sure they obtain the highest quality and quantity of sleep to ensure they are both performing and recovering well to enhance their future performance. It has been shown that lack of sleep has negative effects on nearly every facet of an athlete’s performance. Reaction times, cognitive ability, and injury […]
Sports MedicineHow Do I know if I Have Achilles Tendinitis? What is Achilles Tendinitis? Achilles tendinitis is characterized by pain in the Achilles tendon or the thick cord on the back of your ankle. The Achilles tendon attaches your calf muscles to your heel bone. Achilles tendinitis may also create pain on the heel bone itself […]
Injury Prevention, Pain Management, Sports MedicineIt is almost summer here in Wisconsin! This means people are getting outside for activities like walking, running, biking, hiking, gardening, and swimming. Starting these activities again, you may notice an old injury that creeps to the surface or a new injury that arises. Since the weather has FINALLY turned in the right direction, I […]
Injury Prevention, Sports MedicineThe Runner’s Workout Running is my favorite form of exercise, but I also like to supplement cardiovascular training with exercises to strengthen the lower body and prevent injury. Because running is very repetitive biomechanically, it’s important to incorporate different movement patterns into your workouts. In other words, muscles should be strengthened in a variety of […]
Sports MedicineDon’t Miss A Tee-Off Golf is an activity that has been enjoyed by many for a very long time. Although it can be played at varying levels of intensity, golf is still a sport, and the physical demands to perform this sport can still lead to injuries. One such injury that is common in golf […]
Golf/TPI, Sports MedicineI want to start Running- What do I need to know? Running offers many benefits, such as stronger bones, improved endurance, and better mood to name a few. If you’re looking to start running, here are a few tips to get you started. Consult your Doctor If you’ve never run before or if you have […]
Sports MedicineA Better Night’s Sleep Getting high-quality sleep is essential for the body to heal and repair cells and tissue. If you are waking up in the morning with increased pain and stiffness or struggling to fall asleep comfortably, you may not be sleeping in a way that properly supports your bones and joints. In […]
Relaxation, Sports MedicineJogging has no age limit Jogging is an enjoyable exercise with many benefits, such as improved cardiovascular health, increased mobility, stronger bones, better endurance, and more energy. Some myths suggest that running can damage the joints and cause arthritis. In reality, activities such as walking and jogging, which load the joints, actually strengthen the bones […]
Aging, Injury Prevention, Sports Medicine
