Author: Joel Mason, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS Contributing Author: Sarah Schultz, MS, LAT Many individuals enjoy the freedom and competition that running provides. There is much to know about running to be effective and safe in this growing sport. Here are a few running myths to consider. Running Myth One: Running barefoot will cause injuries [...]
About Sarah Schultz
Sarah is a Licensed Athletic Trainer at Sports, Spine and Work Center. She provides Athletic Training services at Campbellsport High School and provides Industrial Services to the community through WorkSTEPS testing, the Work Hardening Program and doing ergonomic evaluations. She is an avid cyclist and barefoot runner. Sarah’s other interests include dynamic stretching, core strengthening, rehabilitation, muscle recovery techniques, and sports nutrition.
Preventing Running Injuries and Debunking Myths: Part Two
Author: Joel Mason PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS Contributing Author: Sarah Schultz MS, LAT Many individuals enjoy the freedom and competition that running provides. There is much to know about running to be effective and safe in this growing sport. Here are a few running myths to consider. Running Myth One: I was once asked by [...]
Preventing Running Injuries and Debunking Myths: Part One
Author: Joel Mason, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS Contributing Author: Sarah Schultz, MS, LAT Conventional wisdom has traditionally been that the Wet Foot Test is an easy way to figure out your foot type. The idea is that you get your foot wet and step down on a paper towel or surface that you would allow [...]
Workout at home? Yes you can!
There are lots of excuses for not exercising…the gym is too far away; it costs too much money; I don’t know how to use any of that stuff’ it’s not open when I want to workout; I don’t want strangers looking at me, etc. Don’t let excuses hold you back. You can exercise at home [...]
March is National Athletic Training Month
By Alicia Belant, LAT By definition, athletic trainers are allied healthcare professionals that collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to optimize the physical activity and participation of patients across all age groups. Athletic trainers specialize in musculoskeletal injuries and have extensive training in prevention, diagnosis and intervention of emergency medical issues, as well as [...]
How to apply heat and cold to an injury
Have you wondered if you should apply head or cold to your sore spot? Here are some pointers. COLD brings down inflammation and swelling. It is indicated after activity, such as exercising a swollen knee or ankle. Cold is indicated after work if pain increases during the work day. Cold is indicated the first 24 [...]
Eating a good diet
Written by: Joel Mason PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS The quest to lose weight consumes many; whether it be fitting into that wedding dress, the trip to Mexico, for general weight loss or for just feeling better. The simple concept of eating less does make a difference if you are trying to lose weight by burning [...]
Take Care of Your Back
Back injury is one of the most common types of injury. Back injuries usually occur because of repetitive movement of the spine over the years. While muscles can heal, disc injuries cannot be reversed. It is the accumulation of bending that causes tissue changes. Therefore, when you move, it is important to maintain the inward [...]
Muscle balance important to weightlifting programs
Author: Joel Mason PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS at Agnesian HealthCare‘s Sport, Spine & Work Center There are many components to safe weightlift, including correct breathing, proper technique, spotters when necessary and progression. One key component that often gets overlooked is muscle balance. Probably the most commonly seen muscle imbalance that results from weightlifting is inadequate [...]
Ibuprofen and exercise
Are you one of those people who pop a few ibuprofen before every run or race? If so, STOP and read this. A new study shows that taking ibuprofen or similar anti-inflammatory before a workout offers no benefits to decreasing muscle soreness and may be causing physical damage to your intestines. Research shows that during strenuous exercise there [...]
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