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PART II – CORE STABILITY FOR THE ICE HOCKEY PLAYER Welcome back to our groin injury series! The first goal (pun intended) in preventing or recovering from a groin strain is addressing your pelvic position. As we discussed last time, the skating position in ice hockey lends itself to a posture where the low back
PART I – INTRODUCTION Winter is quickly approaching and with it comes my favorite time of year, ice hockey season! Ice hockey is known for its high speed, hard hits, and agility to turn on a blade 1/8th of an inch thick; but today we are going to discuss a lesser-known part of the game…the
Jay Klein was able to compete in the Born to Run 5K recently, but crossing the finish line again wasn’t always a certainty for him. Although he had always been an avid runner and very active, more recently he had been experiencing debilitating pain along with decreased function and it looked like it may relegate
One of the most common health problems among Americans is back pain, according to information from the National Institute of Arthritis, Musculoskeletal, and Skin Diseases. Approximately 25% of American adults deal with at minimum of one day of back pain during a three-month period. Statistics also show that neck and back pain account for one
Athletes understand that if they want to perform at their peak, they must remain physically and mentally healthy, this is also key to minimizing injuries. It is equally important to build both physical strength as well as mental confidence that the body is capable of performing at a certain level. Without that level of confidence,
When world-class U.S. fencer and Linden resident Aleksander Ochocki underwent his fourth knee surgery last November, there were serious concerns about his athletic future. But just six months later — after a comprehensive rehabilitation program at SportsCare Institute — Ochocki has captured the 2014 Summer Nationals and is pointing toward the 2016 Olympics in Rio
If you have been watching the 2014 World Cup Games, you have become more aware of how hamstring injuries have impacted the United States men’s team. Forward, Jozy Altidore suffered a significant hamstring tear in just the first game of pool play against Ghana that put him on the shelf for the rest of the
Chris Carrino has spent more than a decade as the radio voice of the Nets, the key word being “voice.” So there was no pressing need for listeners to know what he looked like, let alone what physical challenges he faces. And that was that. Until three years ago this month, when at the urging of
REPORTERS GUIDE TO ANKLE INJURIES WHO: Eli Manning to undergo ankle surgery, hopes to be running in six weeks WHAT: What is an ankle sprain? Sprains are injuries to ligaments, the “bands” that hold joints together. Ankle sprains occur when the foot twists or turns beyond its normal range of movement, causing the ligaments to stretch
REPORTERS GUIDE TO LABRAL TEARS WHO: Carmelo Anthony sat out the final two games of the season due to a tear in his right labrum. No surgery is required. WHAT: What is a labral tear? The labrum is the cup-shaped cartilage that surrounds the socket to stabilize the shoulder joint. When the labrum is torn
REPORTERS GUIDE TO BACK INJURIES WHO: Tiger Woods will miss the Masters after undergoing back surgery WHAT: If you were among the many fans who were shocked and disappointed on Tuesday when news of Tiger Woods’ back surgery popped up on ESPN SportsCenter, fear not. Your chances of watching his return to the course are
SPORTSCARE COMEBACK ATHLETE OF THE MONTH — On a monthly basis, SportsCare Physical Therapy — the official therapy provider for the National Basketball Association’s Brooklyn Nets — acknowledges an extraordinary athlete who has recovered from injury and returned to their sport. For January 2014, SportsCare recognizes Madison, NJ’s Mackenzie Goodwin a junior volleyball player at
