When NBA player Shaun Livingston dislocated his patella tendon and tore three of the four major ligaments in his right knee whilst going up for a standard transition layup, his psyche, physical aptitude, and general mental approach to the game would be temporarily altered in the moment, and the foreseeable future. That was in the Spring of 2007. Since then, Livingston has gone on to finish twice (in consecutive years) as the respectable third runner-up for the … [Read more...]
Ways to Avoid Common Injuries in Fitness
Getting back into the gym after a prolonged absence from a lifestyle that includes daily physical activity can be an arduous process; the last occurrence we, as renewed fitness enthusiasts, wish to encounter is an injury stemming from muscular imbalances and/or incorrect ergonomic stature in exercise. Jumper’s Knee, shin splints, shoulder ailments, and ankle sprains are all commonly occurring instances in the realm of … [Read more...]
Wellness in the Workplace
When working a job over an extended period of time, one that follows a monotonous, desk-bound, movement-limited routine, people undergo a bodily evolution that leads to docility and depleted muscle retention. According to Dr. James A. Levine of the Mayo Clinic, sitting too much throughout a day has been linked to obesity, increases in blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and irregular cholesterol levels. What makes the risks associated … [Read more...]