With the current on strength and core training, I have decided to address injuries that I commonly encounter in athletes involved in gym and other strength training programs. I will not cover the individual injuries in depth, as I have ...

All athletes are familiar with delayed onset muscle soreness. This is the painful muscle stiffness that occurs when an athlete does unfamiliar exercise. Symptoms can range from muscle tenderness to severe debilitating pain. Despite the universal prevalence of DOMS and a ...

The team at Classic Eyes Gateway have given their advice on what to do when it comes to dust and mountain biking. READERS QUESTION: Any advice for mountain bikers that wear contact lenses and the dust that settles in the eyes? ANSWER: ...

As the weather heats up, people flock towards sports and recreational activities. Just as spring brings the enjoyment of running, cycling and other activities, it can also bring sports-related eye injuries. A large percentage of eye injuries occur while playing ...

FUNCTION: The hamstring muscles bend the leg at the knee, bend the hip backwards (extend the hip) and slow the athlete down when the foot strikes the ground after the swing through phase. CAUSES: A muscle tear usually occurs in sports ...