Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chris Henry (age 26) had suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) before he died tragically in December 2009, media attention is once again focused on the possible long term effects of multiple concussions on the brain. Co-directors of the Brain Injury Research Institute ... Read more

Preventing anterior knee pain in young females starts with understanding the primary causes that place females at risk for a number of acute and chronic knee injuries. Evidence is now showing that anatomical and hormonal differences in females may be one of the primary causes placing females at risk for knee injuries.

While girls and young women have gained significant ground in opportunities for participating and competing in sports, the increase in the numbers of young women ... Read more

Blisters are a common problem for athletes and active people and can cause significant pain depending on their size, depth, and location. Improper management can lead to tearing of adjacent skin tissue, infection, bleeding, and increased pain. However, learning to care and treat blisters early can reduce pain and damage to the skin and get the athlete back competing comfortably.

Blisters are caused by friction and shearing forces (forces directed across the skin). The friction causes the layers of skin to separate ... Read more

What is balance? Does having good balance help my game? How do I train to improve my balance? Balance is established by four different body systems, Vestibular system, Vision, Proprioceptors, and the Hip and Trunk Muscle group.

The vestibular system is the inner ear or the semi-circular canals. These canals are filled with fluid. As we move our head the fluid flows from side to side and front to back. The movement of the fluid stimulates little hairs that send signals to the eye muscles so the eyes ... Read more

How Can I Train to Move Faster on the Court or field?

Power is defined as the combination of strength and speed. In any sport explosive movement is critical for improving performance. In sports like tennis, soccer, basketball, and football sprinting from one side of the court or field to another is an important part of winning.

The first step of the quick sprint across the court might be the difference in reaching a tennis ball to return it with minimal accuracy or even hit a cross-court winner. In baseball, quickness is measured by how fast can the athlete get a jump on the pitcher when stealing a ... Read more