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Choosing The Best Volleyball Knee Pads

With all the diving, sliding, and falling in any given match, you’re bound to make some contact with the floor. That’s why you need the best volleyball knee pads possible to prevent pain and injury. Good knee pads for volleyball can give you the confidence to play your best. In my practice I often treat … Read more

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13 Experts Share Their Top Immune Supporting Foods

Your immune system is your body’s primary defense against things that can make you sick.  You can boost your immune system and protect your body by including healthy immune boosting foods in your diet.  Of course, the term “immune boosting foods” can be a bit misleading. Actually “boosting” your immune system wouldn’t be a good … Read more

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10 Best Volleyball Shoes For Women and Men

When it comes to playing your best volleyball, basketball or running shoes are no substitute for a good pair of volleyball shoes. Lightweight with gum rubber soles, these shoes support quick cuts and constant jumping. Here you’ll find my recommendations for the top 5 best men’s and women’s volleyball shoes. Playing volleyball can be tough … Read more

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5 Best Knee Braces For Arthritis Pain Relief

As the largest, strongest joints in our bodies, our knees have major bearing on mobility. Conditions like knee osteoarthritis, arthritis of the knee joint, can cause pain and a loss of function. Luckily, a knee brace for arthritis helps support your joint so that you can continue to enjoy everyday tasks, exercise and keep moving. … Read more

Volleyball Injuries

15 Most Common Volleyball Injuries

As one of the most popular team sports, volleyball is an easy game to learn, play and enjoy. But for many players, both professional and amateur, the resulting injuries can take time to recover from. In my own personal experience playing volleyball and working with recreational athletes to elite, professional players like Kerri Walsh Jennings, … Read more

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Is A Sports Medicine Career Right For You?

You’re watching your favorite American college football team on TV Saturday night. It’s the fourth quarter, third down, and two yards to go. The ball is hiked and handed off to the running back who makes the first down! Unfortunately, he’s tackled by two players on the opposing team. When the play is whistled dead, … Read more

Hip Bursitis Exercise

7 Trochanteric Bursitis Exercises To Increase Hip Flexibility

Trochanteric bursitis is a medical condition where the bursa, a fluid-filled sac close to a joint at the greater trochanter on the hip, becomes inflamed. When you suffer from trochanteric bursitis, you are likely to feel discomfort and pain in the hip region. The best way to tackle the pain and discomfort? By performing the seven … Read more

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