Dancers have seen the ups and downs of discussions for and against stretching alongside those for warming up one’s body dynamically. I learned early on never to “bounce” in a stretch, particularly early in a class, to avoid pulling a muscle. And later dance classes in my adult years embody Read more…
I’ve been rather fortunate in all of my injuries to have not injured a foot along the way. As described below, the feet are complex structures, and foot pain truly slows you down, making it difficult to get anything accomplished. Our members gave some excellent information on what to know Read more…
I have recently returned to golf after a 15-year absence, somewhat voluntarily. My son is getting older and more capable of the attention span a 9-hole round requires, and given our never-ending pandemic, we wanted something that all three of us could do together outdoors that’s more strenuous than walking Read more…
I have mentioned before that I am not a runner. But I can appreciate how your shoes affect your sport. As a dancer, whenever I wear shoes, they have to be anchored to my feet securely, no matter what kind of shoes I’m wearing or what I’m doing. So this Read more…
The title of this month’s blog post may sound like an oxymoron, but it is possible to reduce injuries in hockey, the only sport where some players still fight to play without a helmet. Smart players and athletes know that it is better to think about your body for the Read more…
With professional baseball season in full swing, here’s a reminder for baseball parents that perhaps year-round baseball isn’t such a good idea. Playing multiple sports throughout the year strengthens athletes’ skill sets and lets stressed muscles from one sport rest while another set is tested. That’s why I was astonished Read more…
I was rather proud of how this post came together. Rather than taking my advice from a few sentences I’d requested from a member, my research was pages of information on each problem, loads of information that had to be summarized in a paragraph or two without losing accuracy, while Read more…
I’m sure that the majority of the people that read this post will already know that exercise is good for your health. That said, sometimes it’s good to have your beliefs reinforced with hard data on how exactly it helps your body to fight disease. And feel better. And live Read more…
Full disclosure: I am married to a tennis-playing nut. He went to state in high school and continues to win local tournaments (in his age bracket, but still). So I am highly aware of the do’s and don’ts of the sport, even though I’ve rarely put a sneakered foot on Read more…
So I’ll admit, as a woman who’s shorter than your average height, I know how bad heels are for me, and I will probably continue to wear them for years yet. (I have to be able to look people in the eye. Or at least closer to it.) But some Read more…