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Healthy Fats to Fuel the Young Athlete

Healthy Fats to Fuel the Young Athlete

Sometimes fats can get a bad rap. They’re higher in calories, have a longer digestion time and are often associated with weight gain and adverse health effects. These factors make them a nutrient that athletes may often try to avoid. While it is true that the wrong...

Preventing Injuries: What Young Dancers Need To Know

Preventing Injuries: What Young Dancers Need To Know

We asked sports medicine physical therapist Laura Saleem to tell us about hip injuries in dancers and how they can be prevented. Why do dancers commonly have hip pain? Dancers put their hips in extreme postures repeatedly and this can cause changes in the soft tissues...