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Most athletes train the wrong way—focusing on muscle gains while ignoring the real weak links: joints, tendons, and ligaments. The Truth About Injuries 90% of high school athletes and 40% of pros suffer injuries. More than half never regain full performance after knee, ankle, or hip injuries. Traditional strength training ignores the areas most prone […]

Plantar fasciitis is a painful and uncomfortable condition. It causes inflammation of connective tissues and is primarily concentrated in the heel. These connective tissues are part of the plantar fascia, a thick ligament located in the arch of the foot and spans from the heel to the toes. It may initially feel like a slight

It’s time to address a common misconception: changing someone’s posture isn’t simply about providing the perfect chair or forcing them into position. True transformation comes from within, through effective communication with the body’s tissues and muscles. The Power of Internal Communication 1. Understanding Muscle Activation Posture is deeply influenced by muscle engagement. To achieve lasting

It’s time to address an urgent issue that affects countless individuals on the road today. Driving exposes you to various risk factors that can lead to serious ergonomic disorders, particularly neck, shoulder, and back pain. In fact, back pain is the most common ailment reported by adults; statistically, 1 in 5 people will experience it

Reducing human error is a critical aspect of health and safety that often gets overlooked. It’s a big deal when it comes to minimizing injuries and accidents. As we continue to innovate and adopt complex machines, it’s important to recognize that these advancements can inadvertently increase the potential for human error. While machine learning and

Strength training for our tendons and joints is such an important topic, yet many people find themselves facing surgeries or dealing with pain management instead of exploring this option. Before resorting to surgery, consider strengthening exercises to help the body regenerate itself. Wolff’s Law Have you heard of Wolff’s Law? It’s pretty fascinating! Basically, it

Nearly 2,500 years ago, there was a man of incredible strength and athleticism roaming the hills of southern Italy. His name was Milo of Croton and he was almost certainly the most successful wrestler of his day. Milo was a six-time wrestling champion at the Ancient Olympic Games in Greece. In 540 BC, he won

In our ongoing efforts to enhance workplace productivity and employee well-being, I’d like to introduce a fresh perspective on ergonomics—one that shifts the focus from equipment alone to fostering physical resilience and strength among our team members. Holistic ergonomics that include strengthening in addition to suitable equipment covers far more ground in protecting employees from

All tissues in our body have a certain level of tolerance or ability to manage a load. Each muscle tolerates a different level, and the amount of tolerance each muscle has depends on a variety of different factors. By understanding the concept of tissue tolerance, we can often avoid injury. Tearing the tendon, muscle, or

You don’t know what you don’t know. When you begin an exercise or training program, you might find that your cardiovascular system has a hard time keeping up. Low cardiovascular endurance can look like shortness of breath, light-headedness and dizziness, or nausea and fatigue. All exercise modalities fall under either aerobic or anaerobic. Aerobic exercise