Football is a sport fraught with injury. It is simply the nature of the game. With lots of pushing, tackling, ramming and running...

The arch ligament extending from the heel to the front of the foot is called the plantar fascia. When the fascia becomes strained,...

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...

Injuries to the shoulder are very common. From golf to football, athletes can easily overwork these muscles and tendons causing pain and...

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...

On the list of one of the most dangerous sports around is ice hockey. This is a fast moving game where the puck can reach speeds in...

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...

A recent collision that sent San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey to the disabled list underscores the risks posed to high school...

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...

Helping athletes run faster is the goal of many soccer, basketball and even football coaches. Speed training is simply part of the team...

It’s that time of year…spring! And with the blooming of the crocuses and forsythia, comes the much-anticipated sport of baseball! Many...

Faced with increased competition and the ever-promising allure of college scholarships, high school athletes are working harder – and...

Kinesio taping or elastic therapeutic sports tape is a technique that uses the body’s own healing process. Made from cotton and acrylic...