Injury
How to Speed Up the Healing of a Buckle Fracture
Last week, my son suffered a buckle fracture during karate and now has to wear a splint for a month. We’re going to try to
March 23, 2019
Injury
Injury
The News Is Spreading Fast: Use METH for Injuries
METH is a highly effective way to treat injuries—and no, I’m not talking about methamphetamine. METH stands for Movement, Elevation, Traction, and Heat, and it
October 18, 2018
Injury
Accelerate Post-Surgery Healing
Utilizing vitamin IV drips before and after surgery can greatly enhance the healing process. I learned this from Dr. Fred Hui, a practitioner of integrative
June 13, 2018
Injury
Top 8 Injections That Heal Injuries (Updated)
When you think of getting an injection to deal with an injury, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Most likely, it’s a cortisone
June 12, 2018
Injury
This Injury Prevention Assessment Fails Again
The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) is popular with many personal trainers—but not so much with researchers. A recent systematic review suggests the FMS isn’t a
November 21, 2017
Injury
Fast Relief of Ankle Pain
On Wednesday evening, my 16-year-old client Amanda came limping into the gym. She had rolled her ankle earlier that morning during a field hockey game.
September 23, 2017
Injury
Use Passive Methods for Active Rehab
In an interview with Stan “The Rhino” Efferding, the importance of active rehab is emphasized. Passive methods—such as massage, ultrasound, electronic muscle stimulation, Active Release
September 12, 2017
Injury
Nature Does the Healing
The modern approach of “rest it and ice it” is not the best way to heal an injury. We’ve known for ages that movement, along
July 10, 2017
Blog
Climbing to New Heights: An Inspirational Story
We all experience injuries in life. Minor ones are usually no big deal—you make a few adjustments to your training, give it time, and things
September 24, 2016
Injury
It’s No Longer Cool to ICE
A growing body of evidence suggests that icing may not be the best approach for injury management. While it undoubtedly reduces pain, does it actually
June 16, 2016