The risk of heat-related illnesses is a big concern as kids begin preseason training for outdoor sports like cross country, football and soccer. Knowing who is most at risk and how to prevent and recognize heat-related illness are critical steps to any summer sport training program. “Heat-related illnesses can be very serious. What may first […]
How proper conditioning can benefit young athletes
With school wrapping up for summer, your child’s formal sports season may be over; however, many teams choose to continue conditioning to help keep their athletes’ bodies in shape and ward off injury. Off-season strength and flexibility training can help prevent injuries during the sports season, enhance long-term health and even boost academic performance. “It’s […]
Pinpoint relief for repetitive stress injuries
They say practice makes perfect so, as a competitive swimmer on the Poland Seminary High School swim team, Haley Donnadio did just that. Every swim season since she was a freshman, she practiced 2 hours a day, 6 days a week. She swam lap after lap to build strength and endurance but, as her senior season […]