It is the time of year when hockey tournaments are dominating the schedule. Whether it’s a Narch event, State Wars, or a fun off season ice tournament, the hockey athlete still needs to take care of their body. Tournament play brings about several variables that are...

Soccer is a leg and lower body dominant sport featuring kicking, running, jumping and slide tackles. So, it should be no surprise that most soccer injuries seen involve the lower body (unless you are a goalkeeper). The knees are central to most soccer skills, and as...

Can you tell me what a “separated shoulder” injury is?  It’s not the same as a dislocated shoulder and you may be surprised to know how many professional players have sustained this injury.  In fact, when I recently spoke with Joe Huff who is the head athletic trainer...

We had the good fortune of connecting with Chris Phillips and we’ve shared our conversation below. Hi Chris, what was your thought process behind starting your own business? I saw the services that my kids and my friends kids were getting in regards to sports...

One of the big mistakes that the most committed youth athletes make is training the same way in-season that they do in the off-season. No one training model is perfect. Start with the problem at hand and let that dictate the plan on how to solve the problem. Below is...

Providing healthcare everywhere. That is the 2022 slogan for 2022’s National Athletic Training Month. But where is “everywhere?” Athletic trainers provide a unique perspective and skill set that is valuable in many different settings. You can find athletic trainers in...

Due to magnitude of the Games and the number of countries participating, setting up an Athletic Training Room can be a challenge. Before leaving, I had to decide what I would need during the four week journey with six Olympic figure skaters practicing up to twice a...

After a couple of years of modified or shortened seasons due to the pandemic, it has been a nice problem to have so much hockey going on now. As we draw closer to the end of the season and hopefully the beginning of playoffs, we need to keep our bodies healthy and fit...

Every day has been great here in Beijing, but Wednesday, February 9th will probably be the best. The morning started with the Men’s Figure Skating Finals. Compete client Nathan Chen was in the lead following the short program. He is a 3-time world champion and the...

I’m sure there will be many highlights during the Games, but what a start it was. On the day of the Opening Ceremony, the Figure Skating Team event began. Compete client Michal Brezina kicked it off for the Czech Team followed by the rest of the team practicing. After...