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A sprained shoulder can be a long and drawn-out injury to deal with as you are forced to use your shoulder for so much everyday movement. The trick is to understand what your shoulder needs to recover and providing it with time for rest and healing. To do this, you’ll need to know how it […]

If you’ve suffered from an injury before, chances are you’ve hurt your wrist in some capacity. Whether you’re an athlete or not, sprained wrists are one of the most common injuries for people to experience as we naturally tend to stick our arms out to break a fall. A wrist sprain occurs when there is […]

It’s happened to all of us at least once or twice – we misstep during a run or land in an odd position from a jump and end up straining or pulling a calf muscle in the process.  While typically not the most serious of injuries to face, a pulled muscle can still be a […]

Sprained ankles are painful, but they’re not at all uncommon. In fact, over 3 million Americans each year experience this condition. An ankle sprain occurs when a person’s foot rolls inward or outward at an unnatural angle. The ankle joint has several tough bands of tissue called ligaments which connect bones and cartilages to one […]

After a run, it is easy to fall onto the couch with a bag of potato chips instead of taking the time and energy to prepare a well-rounded meal. However, this is the best time to make sure your food is aiding your workout and recovery, not deterring it. Instead of pushing yourself to make […]

People take up running for a variety of reasons. Maybe you were a high school athlete and running became an efficient way to stay in shape in later years. Maybe you just want to lose 10 pounds. Maybe you crave a winding trail and that endorphin rush after a long day of being cooped up […]