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Steroid Injections for Pain
When pain doesn’t go away, many people eventually hear the same recommendation:
“Let’s try a steroid injection.”
But what many people don’t fully understand is what steroid injections actually do, and more importantly, what they may do to the tissues underneath the pain.
Does a Compression Sleeve Actually Work for Athletes?
You’ve probably seen it everywhere — basketball players wearing arm sleeves, soccer players with calf sleeves, runners fully kitted out in compression gear.
It looks athletic. It looks professional. But does it actually do anything?
Can You Really Stretch the IT Band?
If you’re a runner or cyclist, chances are you’ve been told your IT band is tight. You stretch it. You foam roll it. You grit your teeth through the discomfort — hoping it will “loosen up.” But here’s the problem: The IT band may not actually be stretchable in the way most people think.
Kinesio Tape: What It Can — and Can’t — Do for Athletes
Physio Hub: Evidence-Based ArticleKinesio Tape: What It Can — and Can’t — Do for Athletes A...
Static Stretching Before Exercise: Is It Really a Good Warm-Up?
Static Stretching: Many athletes still do this automatically before workouts, practices, or games — often with the goal of preventing injury and improving performance. But does static stretching actually do that?
The Overlooked Engine: Why Cyclists Need to Care for Their Hamstrings
When it comes to strength training, most cyclists emphasize their quads, glutes, and calves, believing these are the main power producers for pedaling. While that’s true, there’s one major muscle group often forgotten — the hamstrings.
Ultrasound Therapy: Science or Just Sound?
If you’ve ever visited a physical therapy clinic for pain, chances are you’ve experienced ultrasound treatment. What does science actually say? Is ultrasound therapy just a placebo with a fancy machine, or does it genuinely help tissues heal?







