Motion Specific Release

A swollen ankle after a misstep. A stiff back after a long working day. A sore shoulder that interrupts sleep. Reaching for an ice pack or heating pad seems straightforward, until you encounter conflicting advice about which one helps and whether either could interfere with healing. The useful question is what you are trying to achieve. Cold may temporarily reduce pain after an injury, while gentle heat may ease stiffness or muscle soreness. The choice depends on the presenta

As fresh entrants in the realm of musculoskeletal health, it's natural for us to absorb established knowledge, sometimes without...

Groin strains, a common and painful occurrence often associated with hockey and soccer, are not confined solely to these sports. Activities like cross-country skiing, fencing, handball, and track and field are also predisposed to these injuries due to the intense and regular eccentric contraction of the adductor muscles in the inner thigh, a requirement in these sporting disciplines. (1) In the National Hockey League (NHL) realm, groin strains constitute roughly 10% of all do