April - 2018

Should I Use Heat or Ice?!?

The weather is getting nicer and more people are starting to exercise. This means the potential for more soreness after working out, especially if this is for the first time in a while. With post exercise soreness comes the question, do I heat or ice? Is the area inflamed, red, hot or swollen? Ice it ❄❄ Cold therapy is also known as cryotherapy. It works by reducing blood flow to a particular area, which can significantly reduce inflammation and swelling that causes pain, esp

Why Train Core For Knees?

Every hears that they should work their core and to keep a tight core when working out, which is true. Core strength is important to help the muscles in your pelvis, lower back, hips and abdomen to work in harmony. This leads to better balance and stability, whether on the playing field or in daily activities. However not many people seem to mention the core when dealing with a lower extremity injury such as a knee or ankle. Research of recent has also shown that impaired cor