As you know, exercise is important to maintain good health, including the health of your muscles, joints and bones. Of course, the type and intensity of exercise that’s right for Read More

The New York State Athletic Training Association is proud to celebrate March as National Athletic Training Month! This year’s theme is “We’ve Got Your Back” The outreach athletic training staff Read More

It probably comes at no surprise that exercise can really benefit your bone health. While bones function far differently from muscles, they still require use in order to avoid deterioration Read More

As with many aspects of health, obesity can create serious problems for your bones or joints. Of course, the earlier in life that obesity becomes an issue, the more damage Read More

This will be the first in a series of articles related to Women’s Sports Medicine, focusing today on the background of female-specific athletic medicine. Thanks to Dr. Lisa Daye for Read More

This is a very interesting and informative article about a phenomenon that is spreading across the country – the opening of medical clinics specifically for the diagnosis and treatment of Read More

In the future, we will take a look at ACL injuries as they relate specifically to women in sports. Today though, I thought it might be a good idea to Read More

EVENT: FREESTYLE SKIING Freestyle skiing is the competition that includes the disciplines of men’s and women’s moguls and aerials.  In this Olympics, both men and women will be participating in Read More

EVENT: BOBSLEIGH Bobsleigh is the Olympic event where two- and four-man teams attempt to achieve the fastest times down a curving, banked ice-track in composite body sleds.  Steering is achieved Read More

EVENT: BIATHLON  Biathlon is the name given to the Olympic sport that combines cross-country skiing with rifle shooting.  The sport has its origins in Norway as an alternative training exercise Read More