Ice vs. Heat: When Do You Use Which?
In general, ice packs are used for acute injuries and pain that involves inflammation or swelling. Heating pads are for muscle and joint pain or stiffness.
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Assessing Injuries in Youth Sports
Dr. Christopher Annunziata discusses four common categories of injuries in youth sports and answers frequently asked questions.
Viral Vocabulary: What Have We Learned from the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Vocabulary terms like social distancing, PPE, and contract tracing that we’re only familiar with after a year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Finding My Exercise: HIIT Programs and CrossFit
Dr. Tiffany Pan discusses two methods of exercise you may want to do as you start your fitness journey: HITT type programs and CrossFit.
Finding My Exercise: Home Exercise and Traditional Gym
Dr. Tiffany Pan discusses two methods of exercise you may want to do as you start your fitness journey: home exercise classes, including Peloton, and joining a gym.
Strength and Conditioning: An Essential for All Athletes
OrthoVirginia urges the NCAA to treat men’s and women’s athletics equally, including giving them the same resources for training and conditioning.
Finding My Exercise: Being More Active and Recreational Sports
Dr. Tiffany Pan discusses two methods of exercise you may want to do as you start your fitness journey: being more active in general and recreational sports.
Healthy Super Bowl Snacks
Healthy alternative recipes for your Super Bowl Sunday snacks.
Healthy Protein Shake Recipes
Healthy protein shake recipes using fruit, vegetables, nuts, and protein powder for you to try after your workouts.
Celebrate Cherie Scholarship Fund
Information on the Celebrate Cherie Scholarship Fund, a scholarship for first-year physical therapy students dedicated in the memory of Cherie Yadao.