Patellofemoral pain (PFP), or “runner’s knee”, can occur in athletes who put heavy stress on their knees. The pain is characterized by a...

An athlete gearing up for competition is most likely familiar with the term complex training. Just as the name indicates it is a...

Prevention is the name of the game when it comes to golf-related sports injuries. The extreme level of torque applied to the core of the...

A ruptured hamstring can be a painful injury to an athlete and one that takes weeks in which to recover. Athletes are constantly...

Reaction time is the time it takes for a person to respond to a stimulus. In the world of sports, the time between being presented with a...

We all know what happens when we put sugar in a vehicle’s gas tank. Is the human body much different? Well, for one thing, it won’t make...

When we think of athletics, we typically focus our attention on the body parts that do the moving – the pitcher’s arm, the running back’s...

For generations mothers have always admonished their children to stand up straight and stop slouching but for an elite athlete, the...

There’s a lot of science behind what it takes to help an already fast athlete run faster. Developing fast twitch muscles through...

If you’ve ever tried running in the sand you understand how much of a work out it can be on your legs. This is why some trainers insist...

The human body can quickly adapt to many situations. History has proven this. Adapting to stress from the environment  and physical...

Part of customized, sports enhancement training is the development of an athlete’s mental skills.  This incorporates confidence, focus...

There are many great sprinting exercises to increase an athlete’s speed. Speed training should be part of any sports training as every...

A customized sports enhancement training program is a must for athletes looking to take their training to the next level. To become...

Just as the name suggests, a balance pad is a training device used by many athletes to help improve balance. Balance training is...

An athlete gearing up for competition is most likely familiar with the term complex training. Just as the name indicates it is a...

As summer approaches many young athletes hang up their shoulder and knee pads, sticks and helmets for yet another year. But it is...

There are many techniques a trainer uses in their efforts to helping athletes run faster. While it is true that some athletes are born...

It is the job of any physical therapist to quickly aid and rehabilitate an athlete who has injured himself. It is also part of the job to...

Downers Grove custom strength, speed and agility training is designed for the athlete who wants to train like a professional. This...