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Volleyball Popularity Is Growing: Here’s How to Prevent Injuries
Acute and overuse injuries can cause lost play time because of ankle sprains, knee injuries, shoulder, hand and wrist damage.
Boost Your Performance With Plyometrics
Plyometrics are resistance exercises that use quick bursts of high-impact exercise to build strength and increase speed, balance and agility.
Losing Weight With Medication? You May Be Losing Muscle, Too
More studies are needed to understand whether the muscle loss from weight loss drugs is harmful. Some research suggests they can improve the preserved muscle.
4 Exercises to Prevent Skiing and Snowboarding Injuries
Every year, over 600,000 people in the U.S. get injured while skiing and snowboarding. Here's how to avoid injury this winter.
Vitamin D Deficiency: A Hidden Cause of Fractures in Young Athletes
Vitamin D deficiency is common in athletes and can affect musculoskeletal health, increasing the risk of injury. Young athletes are especially vulnerable.
Will Wearable Weights Improve Your Fitness?
A physical therapist offers tips on how to safely use wearable weights to increase your upper and lower body strength during your cardio workouts.
Chain of Survival
Avid runner, John Zack, had reached mile 23 in the Cleveland Marathon when the chest pain started. Learn how well-coordinated medical care saved his life.
How Do You Compare to an Olympic Athlete?
Learn how the average adult compares to an Olympic athlete and tips to improve your performance.