Sports can be punishing on the bodies of athletes. Just one wrong move on the field or court can result in a serious injury requiring months of recovery or surgery.
After being stuck inside and isolated with COVID-19, you may be anxious to get back to your usual routine. Returning to exercise depends on your level of health before COVID-19, as well as your age and how sick you were.
Neuropsychologist Kate Higgins, PsyD, ABPP-CN and athletic trainer Rusty McKune, ATC, treat concussions regularly. Here they share what to watch for and when to get help.
Summer brings warm weather, making it a great time for outdoor activities like running, swimming, golfing and playing team sports. The uptick in outdoor activities also makes summer the perfect storm for sports injuries.
Lower back pain is extremely common, affecting more than 80% of Americans. While not everyone’s condition is the same, research shows that movement can typically help relieve lower back pain for most individuals.
The popularity of pre-workout supplements have increased among young men. With promises of big muscles and fat burning, these supplements have become a necessity for every workout. Are these claims fact or bust? We team up with Matt Tao, MD, and Rusty McKune, ATC, to dig into the truth behind these promises.
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