In this post, we will discuss the importance of following a properly designed golf warm up routine and list 5 essential components of such a routine. The sport of golf is one of the most popular summer pastimes in North America and worldwide. However, owing to its ostensibly leisurely nature, many followers of the sport…
In this post we present 10 useful keys to baseball injury prevention, including suggested baseball injury prevention exercises. Introduction Over the last two decades, baseball has exploded in popularity like a fastball flying towards home plate. It’s like everybody suddenly caught baseball fever, spreading throughout the neighbourhoods and cities like a wildfire. The game has…
In this article, we will explain 5 important dehydration symptoms that everyone should be aware of. Before doing so, however, we will explain why it is important to recognize the symptoms of this condition at an early stage. Introduction Dehydration is a risk whenever one participates in physically strenuous activities, especially in warm summer conditions….
In this article, we will discuss the most prevalent types of heat related injuries and then make some suggestions for preventing them. Introduction The summer of 2023 has seen above normal temperatures in most of North America. According to the June 2023 report of the US National Centers For Environmental Information, the month was the…
In this article, we will first identify 5 of the most common pickleball injuries. We will then go on to suggest how you can reduce the risk of experiencing them while continuing to enjoy this rapidly growing pastime. Pickleball has seen rapid growth in North America during the past decade or so. According to a…
In this article, we shall first look at the reasons why you should always participate in warm up exercises before running. We will then suggest 5 important warm up exercises you should consider before starting a run. Introduction For those of us who enjoy both the outdoors and exercise, there are few more popular pastimes…
In this article, we will explore the types of injuries that can affect golfing enthusiasts. We will also suggest strategies for reducing the risk of golf injuries so that you can spend more time on the course enjoying your favourite pastime. Introduction The popularity of golf as a summer pastime (both in North America and…
In this article, we will describe 5 of the most common hiking injuries experienced in North America. We will also present suggestions for avoiding these injuries. Introduction As the summer starts, many of us will be looking forward to taking long hikes through the many parks and wooded areas on North America. Together with backpacking,…
Many of us are looking forward to a long summer of enjoyable outdoor activities including camping, hiking and various sporting activities. One of the most popular activities in the latter category is likely to be basketball, a sport that is growing in popularity both in North America and worldwide. In this article, we will discuss…
With the approach of the summer, many of us will be looking forward to enjoying a weekly (or more frequent) game of baseball. However, by its very nature, baseball introduces a risk of ankle injuries, some of which could sideline you for the rest of the season. In this post, we first examine why ankle…
