Quick Guide: Shin Splints
Medically known as medial tibial stress syndrome, “shin splints” refers to pain along the shinbone (tibia)—the large bone in the front of your lower leg. Shin splints are common in runner...
Category Archives: Sports Medicine
Need Motivation to Run? Try Some Zombies!
Get Fit. Escape Zombies. Become a Hero. Zombies, Run! turns a boring run into an exciting adventure filled with zombies chasing after you. The app puts together a whole narrative while you’re r...
Running in the Heat! How to Stay Cool!
It is the summer time and that means only one thing … HOT WEATHER! We go through four seasons a year but one of the most grueling ones is the summer. We go about our daily duties with the extra...
Isaiah Austin and Marfan Syndrome
Recently, Baylor basketball star and Arlington native Isaiah Austin made headlines when his NBA dreams were dashed after a standard physical revealed a diagnosis of Marfan syndrome. “They said ...
Energy-Filled Workouts!
Everyday we need energy to get through our daily functions and tasks. The subject of gaining and maintaining energy has be popular for years now and the media has helped feed the buzz. Companies have...
Heat illness: What you need to know
Heat illness is something we all may want to be aware of as we step out of your house in warm temperatures! A heat stroke is a severe form of heat-related illness and is a leading cause of death amo...
Workout Shoes: When to Retire Them.
The most important thing to have when you workout are workout shoes. You can not have a successful exercise session without the support and comfort of them. Workout shoes cushion your feet, give supp...
Sprains and Strains? What’s the difference.
Sprains and strains. At some point in our lives we may have injured ourselves such as working out and using a machine the wrong way to strain a muscle or being in gymnastics and coming down from an a...
Gym Germs: Stay Clean During Your Workout
You go to the gym to sweat out toxins and burn fat. You basically are there to help cleanse the body. So why contaminate the place that is suppose to be clean? The gym is a high traffic area where th...
Music: An Audible Energizer for Exercise
Music is one of the best motivators when working out. Hearing an upbeat rhythmic song will help you push on while you exercise. The one of the main things most people grab to prepare for their workou...