Recovery That Keeps You in the Game
As we age it’s important to prioritize athletic recovery. Check out these science-backed tips on recovery for active older adults from Therabody.
Recovery and Return to Play After a Torn Achilles: Outlook for Injured NBA Stars
Learn about the recovery and return to play process for three NBA stars after suffering a torn Achilles in the playoffs.
Essential Recovery Strategies for Young Athletes
Dr. Rebold shares expert insights on effective recovery strategies and discusses how to maintain a balanced approach to training and rest.
Preventing Overuse Injuries
Learn about the difference between overuse and acute injuries, the most common types of overuse injuries, and risk factors for youth athletes.
Post-Games Recovery: Lessons from Olympic Athletes
Now that the 2024 Paris Olympics have come to a close, I’ve been reflecting on the incredible performances we were privileged to witness. Over 10,500 of the best athletes in the world from 184 nations competed in 329 medal events over 16 days. As I have experienced with previous Games, I left feeling inspired by the Olympians […]
Examining Running Speed after ACL Reconstruction
Following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), athletes often exhibit altered knee biomechanics during running, such as reduced knee flexion angles and extensor moments of the surgical limb compared to the nonsurgical limb, healthy controls and the preinjury state. These altered biomechanics persist well beyond the standard course of rehabilitation and may impair athletic performance, increase […]
Exercise After Concussion
Dr. Kern discusses post-concussion rest, care and return to activity, and how recommendations differ between youth and adult athletes.
Exercise as Medicine for People with a Substance Use Disorder
Exercise may be an effective adjunctive treatment for substance use disorders, but large clinical trials and specialized training are needed to inform practice. This infographic outlines ACSM’s call to action statement purpose and highlights the key action items.
The Female Athlete Triad
Dr. Joy discusses the spectrum of lower energy availability, menstrual dysfunction, and low bone density that can affect young athletes.
Cold Water Immersion: Friend or Froze?
The Good Athletes today have a variety of cryotherapy options available to them. Cold water immersion (CWI) is the most studied cryotherapy application and the most commonly used modality for athletes at all competition levels in post-recovery regimens. CWI is thought to affect pain pathways through alpha and c-fibers, limit the inflammatory process and cell damage, expedite metabolite removal and improve energy […]