Suspension Training: Is There Any Benefit?

July 18th, 2015

Suspension Training and Muscle Activity Suspension training is hotter than sunburn in fitness and rehabilitation right now.  TRX, the “Jungle Gym” and other similar models are hanging from the rafters at gyms and rehab facilities all over the fruited plain.  The benefits of suspension training largely center around resistance coming from bodyweight, versatility, and the

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Whole Body Vibration: Does It Work?

June 24th, 2015

Whole Body Vibration Training Athletes, “weekend warriors” and non-athletes alike are continuously searching for an “edge” on the competition, methods to get faster healing following an injury, or just a way to “shake things up.”  Numerous “fads” and other modalities come and go, all promising a host of benefits.  From carbohydrate loading to hyberbaric oxygen,

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ACL Knee Brace: Do You Need One?

May 24th, 2015

ACL Knee Brace: Are They Effective? We see lots of athletes at SSOR that have anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructions.  It’s no secret what an epidemic that ACL injuries are, especially in young female athletes.  It is well-documented that 75% of ACL injuries are non-contact and that young female athletes tear their ACL’s 2-8x more

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