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Cold versus warm fluids when exercising
I have heard several arguments for drinking cold or warm fluids while exercising. Many people believe that drinking cold water makes your body work harder to cool off the fluid. According to the...
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Ice vs. Heat
There seems to be a lot of confusion lately about whether to ice or heat an injury. Years ago, medical professionals often recommended to apply ice for 24 hours and then to start using heat for the...
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March is National Athletic Training Month
By Alicia Belant, LAT By definition, athletic trainers are allied healthcare professionals that collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to optimize the physical activity and...
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Incentive-based weight loss
Do you have weight to lose but aren’t really motivated to do it? Would you like to go on vacation, get some new clothes or win money? All of this is possible if you keep your eyes on the prize....
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Creatine: Before or After Workout
Are you wanting to increase your lean body mass or increase your strength for an upcoming sport season? According a to recent study in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition...
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Eight reasons women should lift weights
Many women fear “getting big” from lifting weights and just stick with cardio. However, women do not have the testosterone levels that males do, making it virtually impossible to put on huge...
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Is my injury severe?
Did you recently injure a part of your body? Were you helping someone move and “throw out” your back? Playing a pick-up basketball game and roll your ankle? Throw a ball and feel a pop in your...
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How much sleep do you need versus what you actually get?
Amy Bohl, LAT, at Agnesian HealthCare Bone & Joint Health How many of us wake up tired each morning? Most of us probably think about going to bed earlier or look forward to the weekend when we can...
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Protein: Find a Balance
Most people who exercise have a pretty good idea that protein is a key ingredient in getting stronger and recovering from a workout. Research shows that 20 to 30 grams of protein consumed within 30...
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Exercise-Associated Heat Cramps
Tis the season for all sorts of athletes to get cramps when exercising. Whether you play football, tennis, run or bike, exercise-associated heat cramps (EAHC) can be quite painful and debilitating. As...
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Muscle balance important to weightlifting programs
Author: Joel Mason PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS at Agnesian HealthCare‘s Sport, Spine & Work Center There are many components to safe weightlift, including correct breathing, proper technique, spotters when...
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Take Care of Your Back
Back injury is one of the most common types of injury. Back injuries usually occur because of repetitive movement of the spine over the years. While muscles can heal, disc injuries cannot be reversed....
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Eating a good diet
Written by: Joel Mason PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS The quest to lose weight consumes many; whether it be fitting into that wedding dress, the trip to Mexico, for general weight loss or for just feeling...
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How to apply heat and cold to an injury
Have you wondered if you should apply head or cold to your sore spot? Here are some pointers. COLD brings down inflammation and swelling. It is indicated after activity, such as exercising a swollen...
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Workout at home? Yes you can!
There are lots of excuses for not exercising…the gym is too far away; it costs too much money; I don’t know how to use any of that stuff’ it’s not open when I want to workout; I don’t want strangers...
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Preventing Running Injuries and Debunking Myths: Part One
Author: Joel Mason, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS Contributing Author: Sarah Schultz, MS, LAT Conventional wisdom has traditionally been that the Wet Foot Test is an easy way to figure out your foot type. The...
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Preventing Running Injuries and Debunking Myths: Part Two
Author: Joel Mason PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS Contributing Author: Sarah Schultz MS, LAT Many individuals enjoy the freedom and competition that running provides. There is much to know about running to be...
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Preventing Running Injuries and Debunking Myths: Part Three
Author: Joel Mason, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS Contributing Author: Sarah Schultz, MS, LAT Many individuals enjoy the freedom and competition that running provides. There is much to know about running to be...
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Benefits of that food that might surprise you
I have been storing up some tidbits of information that I have read over the last few month, all relating to food or secrets of food! Green Tea: Remember the blog I wrote on the dangers of ibuprofen...
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Helpful hints for sore muscles
What do you do when your muscles are really sore after a hard workout? Please don’t tell me you lay in bed! One great way to assist with muscle recovery is to use a foam roller. Foam rollers come in...
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What can I do to strenghthen my glutes?
According to the British Journal of Sports Medicine (Women’s Health May 2013), “The glutes (or butt muscles) are one of the muscle groups likely to blame if you have runner’s knee (patellar...
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Quick Tips to Reduce Carpal Tunnel Symptoms at Work
I recently read a newsletter (Ergopoints E-newsletter) on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and thought it would be good to share. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is pain, weakness, tingling and/or numbness of the thumb,...
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Staying Safe Outside
Is working out inside as boring as watching paint dry for you? There is no reason you cannot continue to exercise outside as the weather cools off and we lose daylight. Two keys to outdoor exercise in...
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Indoor Cycling – Banish the Boredom!
How many of you haven’t done any form of exercise since it started getting cold out? Is your bike sitting in the garage with flat tires? You know there is something you can do about that? Get a...
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The importance of using a foam roller
Written by: Sarah Schultz, MS, LAT, Agnesian HealthCare Sports & Spine Center, Fond du Lac What do you do when your muscles are really sore after a hard workout? Please don’t tell me you lay in...
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