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Why Recovery is Just as Important as Training
Photo by Savvas Stavrinos from Unsplash Recovery isn’t just a break from training—it’s the secret weapon for improving performance. Many athletes learn this the hard way, pushing their limits without giving their bodies time to heal. The result? Injuries that sideline them for weeks and set back their progress significantly. One transformative moment often…
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The Battle for Relief: Muscle Scrapers vs. Massage Guns
By guest writer Laura Morgan Two innovative tools stand out in the pursuit of muscle recovery: muscle scrapers, which utilize Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM), and massage guns, known for their vibrational therapy. Each tool employs a unique approach to alleviate muscle discomfort, enhance flexibility, and expedite healing. Muscle scrapers, like the FlexEdge™, offer precise,…
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The Science of Plantar Fasciitis
Photo by Katya Wolf from Pexels By Laura Morgan, guest writer A common yet often misunderstood condition, plantar fasciitis strikes a broad spectrum of individuals, from dedicated athletes to those leading more sedentary lifestyles. This condition, characterized by a sharp and persistent pain in the heel, is caused by the inflammation of the plantar fascia…
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Self diagnosis, the medical professional and the art of recovery
You are an athlete. You have trained and worked hard all season to get to this point. You compete within yourself to find something extra, to push your limits, to surpass your goals. Suddenly, your anticipation of greatness (in this case, you can use your own definition of “greatness”) is thwarted by the reality of…
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Soft Tissue Mobilization – Instruments and Innovations
by Russell Fiore, ATC (former head Athletic Trainer, Brown University) Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) is a myofascial intervention used for the treatment of soft tissue dysfunction in muscle, ligament, tendon, and fascia. This dysfunction causes the soft tissue to become less mobile and fibrotic. After lotion is applied on the skin, the IASTM…
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FlexEdge soft tissue mobilization techniques
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