ANKLE SUPPORTS: YAY OR NAY?
Ankle injuries are the most common injury in sports by far, so ankle bracing and taping is a hot topic among the sports community! Throughout my athletic life, I had the chance to see both: the coach who ensured that…
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THE ROAD TO PAIN-FREE SPORTS
When will I be able to get back on the court? Am I ready to push, to run, to jump? Will I re-injure myself? I have some pain, should I tell my coach? What if my coach benches me if…
WHY ATHLETES SHOULD CARE ABOUT WALKING MECHANICS
We humans were made to stand on our feet and walk around for a large part of our day, every day. Because walking is one of the most fundamental movements, it has turned into a mindless task. Unfortunately, in many…
WHAT DO BIOMECHANISTS DO AND THEIR VALUE WITHIN THE SPORTS CONTEXT?
Biomechanics: refers to the science that applies the principles of mechanics to the study of living organisms. Biomechanists study kinematics (description of motion) and kinetics (forces associated with such motion) to determine the effects of such motion on both, the…