Understanding and Encouraging Sun Protective Behavior in Youth Athletes

May 18, 2023

Sun exposure risks can be magnified, especially for young athletes who engage in an outdoor sport. By understanding what we know today about the sun-protective behaviors of young athletes and some tips to encourage regular and consistent sun protection in them, we can help reduce your young athlete’s sun damage risk in the future...

Read More

Electrolytes. Beyond the Conventional Sports Drinks

May 15, 2023

Staying properly hydrated is tantamount to any athlete’s workout regimen or performance when competing. So, stay hydrated – Not just with Water! Electrolytes in your body are essential salt compounds that...

Read More

Understanding and Preventing Acute and Overuse Beach Volleyball Injuries

May 13, 2023

The obvious difference between beach and hard-court volleyball, is the playing surface. But this major difference also results in different orthopedic injuries when they occur. For example, playing on sand reduces impact injuries but increases risk for falls, strains and sprains and increased repetitive movements with lessor players...

Read More