Health & Wellness

When we think about water activities its’ often a cool laps in the pool, the thrill of riding the waves,...

Routine exercise is an important factor in maintaining a healthy weight and lifestyle. Running provides a vast amount of benefits, including improved cardiovascular health, increased metabolism...

Jumper's knee – also known as Patellar Tendonitis – is a common overuse injury amongst those who participate in sports or other exercises that involve a lot of jumping. While the condition tends to hit athletes more regularly, it can affect anyone...

Many runners know firsthand the agony that comes with shin splints. What often starts as a dull and mildly irritating pain in the lower leg, can quickly progress to a severe stabbing with each stride.

For some of us, hitting the gym every day is not our cup of tea, but there is good news! It turns out that taking the time to simply walk every day has some real tried and true benefits.

So many of us are trying to rush back to normal, everyday things, yet so many of us don't know where to start. Or how. That feeling of being overwhelmed, the "how I am going to do all of this?" sinks in, and those emotions leave us more paralyzed, with...

Take a few minutes each day to pay extra attention to your feet. Strengthening the muscles in your foot can help prevent injuries, strengthen your arch, and get you back on your way to...

Father's Day is around the corner and while some dads would rather receive a brand new tool kit or their favorite t-shirts, others would like to receive anything that would keep them active. We have compiled a list of unique gift ideas to help dad keep moving.

You may be asking, “What is the best insole for plantar fasciitis?” That’s a great starting point. However, to get an accurate answer, it is crucial to

This weekend I read an article about Seattle Mariner player Franklin Gutierrez suffering from Plantar fasciitis.  Last year it was...

One of the best ways of recovering from an extensive workout is multi-layer massage therapy. It not only feels great,...

Medi-Dyne has released a new product to their ProStretch brand, and it just may be the solution we have all been waiting for.

Medi-Dyne’s Athlete Ambassador and Guest Blogger, Meghan Kennihan, has 10 tips for staying on track with your fitness and health...

Shin splints typically occur below the knee either on the front outside part of the leg (anterior shin splints) or...

Recent Studies on IT Band Syndrome (ITBS): A Look at Hip and Knee Mechanics Illiotibial band syndrome (IT Band Syndrome...

Tight Calf Stretches Our earlier blog post, Tight Calf Solutions, covered why flexible calves are critical to both performance and...

New ideas on Shin Splints Cures, Causes and Prevention The term shin splints encompasses a number of disorders that include mild...

Stretching Safely and Effectively (Part 4 of a 4 part series on Stretching Your Way into Better Health Our recent...

Beginning in January 2014, the father/son team of Rick Cardona and Rick Cardona Sr., both retired from the US Army...

Back Pain.  Most people have experienced it.  Some live with it every day.  In fact, lower back pain is one... 

For more than two decades, Medi-Dyne’s ProStretch® has been used by physical therapists, athletic trainers and athletes themselves to bring effective pain...

There’s nothing fun about having to deal with a problem calf muscle. If you experience pain in this area you...

If you experience fatigue after extended cycling rides, that is, of course, only natural. You’re supposed to feel tired after...

While athletes have long known that massage therapy can help relieve pain and promote recovery, scientists really didn’t know why...

While cycling is obviously a low-impact sport, it can have a detrimental impact on your body if you are not...