While there is no strong evidence that it prevents people from getting COVID-19, exercise may help to limit the risk of fatal coronavirus complications. More...
While social distancing is critical during a pandemic, social isolation can have a negative impact on our overall health. The changes in our daily routines,...
While social distancing is critical during a pandemic, social isolation can have a negative impact on our overall health. The changes in our daily routines,...
COVID-19 primarily affects the lungs but also can have heart and muscle/joint complications. People that have been affected directly by the coronavirus or who have...
Throughout the nation we are seeing a rise in in the implementation and extension of stay-at-home orders to battle the COVID-19 pandemic. This is leading...
By: Jordan Joseph, ATC (Region 13/14) Traditionally, certified athletic trainers, or ATCs, have worked in conjunction with coaches, athletes, parents and physicians to ensure the...
By Scott Dunham, PT, Richmond, KY Center Age, gender, training methods and sleep patterns influence sports performance and risk of injury. However, nutrition often is an overlooked...
By Nadia Jones, DPT, SCS resident, Tuscaloosa (University of Alabama Rec Center) CrossFit is a fitness routine consisting of a variety of functional movements, including power...
By Koratrona Evans, DPT, OSC Resident, Drayer Physical Therapy, Carlisle Center One in four Americans ages 50 or older is physically inactive on a regular...