Sports Medicine & Exercise
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Running Doesn’t Harm Joints – In Fact, It May Protect Them
Recent research shows that recreational running decreases the rate of hip and knee osteoarthritis when compared to those with more sedentary lifestyles.
Your Guide to Carb Loading Before a Race
When done right, eating more carbohydrates helps sustain the body through longer endurance events.
How to Hydrate Before, During and After Exercise
Water is great for hydration, but for longer events, other types of fluid are important for replenishing the body.
USA Softball Player Fully Recovers From Hip Dysplasia
Jenna Lilley went through years of hip pain and treatment for hip impingement syndrome before meeting with UH orthopedic physicians Michael Salata, MD and Robert Wetzel, MD.
Dynamic Stretching: How to Properly Warm Up for Exercise
Health care experts increasingly recommend warming up for exercise with dynamic stretches. Learn what dynamic stretches are and how to get started doing them.
Are Creatine and Liquid IV Safe for Teen Athletes?
Many young athletes are taking the supplements to boost performance and improve hydration. Many parents wonder: are they safe?
How To Be a Better, Faster, Stronger Runner – Advice for Beginners and Experts
People run for different reasons – to stay in shape, to become healthier, to lose weight. How do you get better – or get started – without risking injury? How do you go from being a good runner to a great one?
Preventing Overhead Throwing Injuries in Youth Athletes
Young athletes are at a higher risk of shoulder and elbow injuries from repeated overhead throwing motions. Learn how to help prevent these overuse injuries.