Rehabilitation
What You Should Know About Icing as a Treatment
When you’re injured, it’s common to hear that icing should be your first course of action. While this is true to some extent, particularly in reducing pain and swelling, it’s essential to understand what icing actually does to your body.
Effective Strategies for Managing Scar Tissue in MusclesEvidence-Based Insights for Athletes
Scar tissue in muscles, though a natural part of the healing process after an injury, can cause long-term issues for athletes.
Infrared Therapy for Athletes: Boosting Recovery and Performance Naturally
Infrared therapy is increasingly used by athletes seeking natural and effective ways to enhance recovery and performance. Research shows that far-infrared (FIR) heat can improve neuromuscular recovery and reduce fatigue during high-intensity training phases.
What does a TENS unit do?
A TENS unit, or a Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation device, is typically a hand-held unit that caters to different therapeutic needs with the main goal of managing or reducing pain symptoms in a specific area of the body.
Ankle Sprain – What You Should Really Do?
Ankle Sprain is one of the most common musculoskeletal injuries that occur when ligaments of the ankle joint are overstretched or torn.
What Does a Foam Roller Really Do?
Although the exact mechanism of action of foam rollers is still unknown, the beneficial effects are attributed to the mechanical, neurological, physiological, and psychological mechanisms.
Pickleball Injuries
Pickleball is a common cause of musculoskeletal injuries, in individuals who may have pre-existing diseases or be less physically fit. Additionally people tend to play it for long hours which further fatigues the muscles and making it more vulnerable to injury. According to a report by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons in 2024, over the past five years, pickle ball players in their 60s have experienced a 90-fold increase in fractures.
The Never-Ending Question: Ice Pack or Hot Pack?
Muscle strains, pulls, and soreness are common issues most people feel occasionally. If you are looking for some at-home treatment options, you may have heard to apply ice or heat. But which one?
The Potential of Cupping Therapy: Enhancing Athletic Performance and Recovery
Cupping therapy is an old-school healing method that’s making a comeback in today’s medicine world. It has gained popularity as a treatment for athletes who want to improve their performance.