Sport Conditioning

Golf Conditioning by Dr. Eri Crum

September 17, 2009

Conditioning for golf has changed over the years. I’ll never forget my freshman year at Stanford, when my golf coach had the entire team run the “Dish” – a 3 mile uphill run – while carrying our golf bags over our heads with straight arms. And if that weren’t ridiculous enough, we had to...

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Understanding Lateral Epicondylitis

August 26, 2009
Understanding Lateral Epicondylitis

Understanding Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow) Lateral epicondylitis is defined as an irritation of the tendinous attachment of the finger/wrist extensor at the lateral epicondyle. It is believed that it resulted from repetitive movements which involve gripping, for example, from a badminton/tennis racket to a screwdriver, hammer or a paintbrush. The pain is usually felt...

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Stretching, What, How, When and Why?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

August 26, 2009

Stretching, What, How, When and Why?!?!?!?!?!?!?! by Jason Wonderlich Flexibility refers to the absolute range of movement in a joint or series of joints that is attainable in a momentary effort with the help of a partner or a piece of equipment. Flexibility in some joints can be increased to a certain degree by...

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Yoga For Baseball

August 26, 2009
Yoga For Baseball

Yoga For Baseball 10 Beginner Poses 1. Bound Angle Pose: Sit on the floor with legs extended in front of you. Draw the soles of the feet together and bring them as close to the groin as possible. Clasp the big toes with your first two fingers, or hold on to the ankles. Keep...

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Running and Kicking Progression

July 25, 2009
Running and Kicking Progression

Task Description and Criteria: Running is distinguished by alternating support phases. A flight phase between support phases is the characteristic that defines running from walking and a recovery phase. The arms also alternate in a coordinated counter rotary action with the legs while running. To achieve basic running form children must possess enough lower...

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