The first 24 hours after a sports injury is the most critical time for an athlete. How you react and treat a sprain, tear, pull or any other muscle or joint damage in the first day can set the tone for the entire period of recovery after injury. It can determine whether you make a…
Athletic taping is the practice of applying tape with compression qualities to certain parts of the body to stabilize the relative positions of bones and soft tissue structures (muscles, ligaments) during athletic activity. Athletic tape, of which there are several different varieties, can serve diverse purposes and can be used by athletes or active individuals…
Meniscus tears are some of the most commonly experienced knee injuries among athletes, particularly those who play contact sports. However, anyone at any age can experience a torn meniscus. The meniscus functions as a “shock absorber” for your knee, cushioning the joint and keeping it stable. Meniscus tears can happen during sports when a player…
Compression shorts are form-fitting garments with bands of sturdy fabric that are usually worn by athletes to support the major muscles in the leg. This support provides several benefits to athletes looking to take their performance to the next level. To explain how compression shorts work, we have highlighted several of these benefits below, including…
Ankle instability is the condition associated with weak ligaments in the upper foot leading to the ankle frequently buckling when weight is applied, often when running or walking on uneven surfaces. In some cases, this can happen when you are simply standing. There are a variety of treatments that can be used to correct and…
Graduated compression is a typical and extremely effective way of managing and recovering from a variety of accidents and chronic diseases associated with the flow of blood from the lower extremities. Problems that may be addressed through graduated compression include varicosities, lymphedema, venous eczema and ulceration, deep vein thrombosis, post-thrombotic syndrome, shin splints, calf cramps/strains,…
The lower spine is critically important to the health of your whole upper body as it supports the spine and the great number of structures attached to it. Regrettably, eight out of ten people will suffer lower back pain at least one time in their lives. Since every movement and activity employs the muscles, ligaments…
The median nerve and lots of tendons operate from the forearm to your hand through a small space in your wrist called the carpal tunnel. When this little distance narrows even further, resulting in discomfort and pain in the hand and wrist, you have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). In this post, we briefly examine the…
Hogtown, The Big Smoke, T.O; whatever you call Toronto, there’s no doubt that it’s a special kind of city. However, it’s easy to forget how big and unique Canada’s largest city really is if you live or work in the heart of the everyday hustle and bustle. However, your perspective on the normal, run-of-the-mill city…
The back is one of the most commonly injured body parts in sports, right up there with the knees and the ankles. A back injury is no fun, can be very painful and might mean an extended stay in bed, not to mention a hiatus from the sport you love. Here are six possible threats…