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What Is A Rotator Cuff? The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that work together to join the bone in your upper arm to your shoulder blade. The name comes from the cuff-like structure that the tendons…

Last month, the world lost an iconic individual in Kobe Bryant. Along with him were three budding young players, including his 13-year old daughter, a coach, three other parents, and their pilot. All perished in the horrific helicopter crash. We…

Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) commonly used to relieve pain for minor conditions such as headaches, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, and joint pain. Many athletes use ibuprofen to temporarily suppress joint pain and inflammation from sports…

What Is Wealth To You? We must each find our own definition of wealth and happiness. For some, it is an insurmountable amount of financial abundance and pure luxury. For others, it is the peace, harmony, and freedom that this…

Like everything else, the longer we use something, the faster it wears down—even our bodies! And our knees and other joints are particularly sensitive to this wear and tear. As the knee “wears out” you’ll find it harder to run,…

To date, only two factors have been shown to impact the quality of your stem cells. They are diet and exercise. Jack Lalanne, often credited as the first fitness guru of America, used to say, “Exercise is king. Nutrition is queen. Put them…

Mark Twain once said, “It’s better to be an optimist who is sometimes wrong than a pessimist who is always right.” While we often come across quotes like these, we usually brush them aside as humorous. Let’s look at what…

Everybody experiences foot pain from time to time. Our feet ache after standing or walking around for long periods of time. They hurt if we wear the wrong shoes. Usually, foot pain is caused by external circumstances—high heels, we’re looking…

Hip pain happens to all of us from time to time. It’s that achy feeling we get on our side. It’s the twinge we feel in our groin when we try to do anything requiring flexibility. It’s the shooting pain…

As an athlete, you know that optimal athletic performance not only requires strenuous, consistent training and stamina but also the ability to quickly deal with injuries and declining performance. Serious athletes are always on the search for a top-notch sports…