Setting and Keeping New Year’s Exercise Goals

Setting and Keeping New Year’s Exercise Goals

The start of a new calendar year presents opportunities for self-reflection and goal setting.Setting fitness goals on New Year’s Day (or any other time) can lead to better physical fitness. Better physical fitness can then lead to reduced illness and...
Dealing with Eczema

Dealing with Eczema

Eczema is the name for a group of conditions that can cause the skin to become itchy, irritated, inflamed, or have a rash-like appearance. It is also known as atopic dermatitis.So, what exactly is Eczema? Eczema is a chronic skin condition that often runs in families...
Pool Safety

Pool Safety

Summer is here and that means more time spent outside in the pool.Pool safety is extremely important. Drowning is the number one cause of accidental death in children between ages 1-4 years old. It’s quick, and it’s silent. Here are some tips on keeping...
Patellar Laxity (Too much movement of the kneecap)

Patellar Laxity (Too much movement of the kneecap)

Any disruption to how the kneecap communicates with the thigh bone can lead to knee pain during running, leaping, turning, and kicking activities. This can create a range of issues from minor discomfort to complete removal from sport or performance activities.The most...
Common Soccer Knee Injuries and How to Prevent Them

Common Soccer Knee Injuries and How to Prevent Them

It should be no surprise that the majority of injuries seen in soccer players involve the lower body.Unless you are a goalkeeper, the main movements include using the legs to kick, jump, run and do slide tackles.Knees are central to all this movement, and as players...