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Summer Workout Hydration Tips
Summer is here and while we are all about longer days or sunshine, too much heat can harm health and performance as an athlete. Heat, humidity, and sun mixed with intense training increases the risk of dehydration and heat exhaustion. Staying on top of hydration is a must during summer workouts. ... Read more
Best Running Shorts For Male Athletes
When it comes to running shorts, young men need a pair that will last in the long haul. We’re talking about a comfortable pair for both short sprints and when clocking some mileage. A good pair of running shorts for male athletes needs to be breathable and moisture-wicking to keep the runner cool. While fit... Read more
NFL’s Arik Armstead and Pro Dancer Allison Holker Team Up With Yoga Giant For Mental Health

To help encourage mental health, NFL defensive lineman Arik Armstead and professional dancer Allison Holker have teamed up with CorePower Yoga as ambarssadors in a new campaign.

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Best Products To Help With ACL Tear Recovery
An ACL tear is among the most common sports injuries. Athletes with this injury are forced to sit it out on the bench which can be frustrating. However, athletes must take the time to recover. Fortunately, advancements in medical technology and rehabilitation have led to a variety of products designed to help in the treatment... Read more
Know & GO REWIND | ACL Tears And Recovery
Q&A: Renown Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Semon Bader Answers Our Questions On ACL Tears, The Recovery Process And Prevention Methods This is an edited transcript from our 2022 Know & GO Podcast series featuring physicians and trainers from Golden State Orthopedic & Spine. For our second ever episode of the... Read more
Know & GO Podcast | Ep. 10: Lisfranc Fractures & Other Foot Injuries
Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Nicholas Abidi Returns To The Show For A 20-Minute Chat On Lisfranc Fractures, Plantar Fasciitis, Broken Toes And More • After spending an episode breaking down ankle sprains, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Nicholas Abidi returns to the show to talk Lisfranc fractures and a varsity of other... Read more
Know & GO Podcast | Ep. 9: Shoulder Dislocations
Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Kanel Makes His First Appearance On The Show For A Talk On Shoulder Dislocations And Other Shoulder Injuries • For this episode, the show welcomes Golden State Orthopedic and Spine’s Dr. Jeffrey Kanel for a discussion on various shoulder injuries — most notably shoulder dislocations.... Read more
Know & GO Podcast | Ep. 8: Ankles, Achilles & Toes
Dr. Murali Moorthy Joins The Show To Discuss Various Lower Extremity Injuries, Including High Ankles Sprains And Achilles Tears • In the newest episode of Know & GO we sit down with Golden State Orthopedics and Spine’s Dr. Murali Moorthy — a specialist in lower extremity injuries. Over a... Read more
Know & GO Podcast | Ep. 7: Plotting A Return To Play
Golden State Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner Laura Davis Stops By To Talk About The Attention To Detail The Return To Play Process Requires • For our seventh episode, Know & Go host Chace Bryson welcomes the show’s first female guest — Laura Davis, a former elite swimmer for Stanford who’s... Read more
Know & GO Podcast | Ep. 2: The Dreaded ACL Tear
We Welcome An Orthopedic Surgeon And Serra-San Mateo Football Star Hassan Mahasin To Discuss Knee Injuries And Dealing With A Torn ACL • In our second episode, Know & GO host Chace Bryson welcomes a pair of guests for a discussion on knee injuries — specifically the torn ACL... Read more
Know & GO Podcast | Ep. 1: Armed & Ready
In The Debut Episode Of Our New Ask-The-Expert Podcast, We Talk Arm Safety And Injury Prevention With Dr. Charles Preston • For the show’s first episode, one of the East Bay’s most renowned sports medicine practitioners as Dr. Charles Preston joins the show.  Dr. Preston is the head team... Read more
Good Stress: How Athletes Can Use Stress In A Good Way
Level Up Insider Erika Westhoff Details How Athletes Can Actually Use A Little Stress In Their Lives • Stress gets a lot of bad press these days. There’s no doubt that chronic stress can wreak havoc on our health and performance. And so many of my clients come to... Read more