RESOURCE CENTER LIBRARY
Dynamic Warm Up, Flexibility and Strengthening
“On-The-Field” for Baseball
By Mike Ryan, ATC, CSCS
The word dynamic means force as related to motion. Flexibility is the ability to use joints fully; it is the capacity of a joint to move through its range of motion. This warm up activity also focuses on balance, coordination and functional strength as it relates to athletics. Current research supports...[Read More]
Getting the Most from Your Workouts
By Len Lopez, DC, CCN, CSCS
When it comes to adding lean muscle tissue, most people only focus on the workout and overlook the recovery process. The workout is only part of the equation, because this is when we tear the muscle down. The rebuild process occurs...[Read More]
Hip Flexor Strains: A Guide to Treatment
By Cori Thompson, MS, ATC, CSCS
With a hip flexor injury, as with many musculoskeletal injuries, the healing process is based upon three stages of healing. These stages include the acute inflammatory phase, the intermediate (repair) phase, and the advanced (remodeling) phase. Although it has been two and a half months, your muscle remains in the advanced remodeling phase. This phase typically begins three weeks after injury and can last up to...[Read More]
I Can Do Anything for Ten More Minutes
By Jane Birr, Author and Life Coach
Today's motivational minute is a tip on how to get past those moments when you just don't think you can go any farther. Check it out to see how far you really can go with the encouragement of a friend and faith in God...[Read More]
The Female Athlete
By Mike Ryan, ATC, CSCS
What is an ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament)? It is the primary ligament in the knee that gives it “stability.” It is essential to run, jump, and change direction in many sports. Research shows that s sustain knee injuries 5-10 times more often than boys. There are various reasons why this occurs…[Read More]
Treating Chronic Ankle Sprains in Sports
By Cori Thompson, MS, ATC, CSCS & Phil Page, MS, PT, ATC, CSCS
Ankle sprains can become a chronic issue for various reasons including incomplete ligament healing, inadequate rehabilitation, and lack of ankle support. Chronic ankle instability is defined as an ankle that “gives way” frequently resulting in repeated ankle sprains. This occurs most often when a player sprains their ankle and does not... [Read More]
Training the Hip and Glutes for Sports
by Chip Sigmon, CSCS*D
Derriere, buttocks, buns, or butt; whatever you like to call it, this area of the body is clearly identified by its location. Its offical name is the "glutes" or "gluteals" and in athletic performance strong "hips and glutes" are of the upmost importance. However it's just not strength that must be considered when training...[Read More]