HEALTH WATCH : Dr. Nirav K. Pandya     As an orthopedic surgeon, former collegiate athlete and parent, sports are intricately woven into my life.     For the past several months, the media has focused extensively on the topic of misguided athletic participation, highlighting program’s like Major League Baseball’s “Pitch... Read more

Sub: A checklist for keeping safe during your winter mountain fun.  Snow Safety : Hunter Greene    As winter approaches, many families are eagerly anticipating the start of skiing and snowboarding season. And while hitting the slopes is a great way to stay active and have some family fun,... Read more

Every athlete is tested at some point “” do you have all the tools to pass that test?  Get Mental : Erika Carlson    While attending a recent sport psychology conference, I had the pleasure of hearing WNBA basketball great, Sheryl Swoopes, talk about what drives excellence.     She... Read more

   Warming up before a workout consists of much more than a stretch and a jog.  Training Time : Tim Rudd for IYCA    Warming up is a critical starting point for an optimal workout. And if an athlete’s goal is to improve his or her performance, they need... Read more

An introduction to the nasty Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), and how to treat it.   HEALTH WATCH : Robin Bousquet  Brady was a local goalie on her club soccer team. After an ankle sprain, she noticed that the pain in her foot and lower leg was not resolving, but... Read more

POWERED BY TRUCKS : Anthony Trucks     I have spent the last 12 years of my life in the health and fitness industries, whether it was playing professional sports in the NFL, being a professional trainer, owning and operating a gym or consulting for billion dollar companies in health... Read more

   Strength training, like growing crops, takes time and dedication  Powered by Trucks : Anthony Trucks    I once heard a simple saying that applied to life and lifting: “You can’t expect to plant a tree today and harvest the fruit tomorrow.”     When it comes to our modern... Read more

   Four strength training regimen tips with a Halloween flare.  Powered by Trucks : Anthony Trucks    It’s the holiday season and the first one happens to be a personal favorite, Halloween. On this holiday, I get to scare everyone without getting yelled at. One thing I also like... Read more

   Looking at some of the factors behind general knee pain in young athletes  Knee Pain : Hunter Greene, M.D.    As a teen who is active in sports, it is not uncommon to experience knee pain behind the kneecap. It’s not caused by an abnormality in the knee... Read more

   Training to becoming the best possible athlete starts with the core, pelvis and hips. Training Time : Tim Rudd for IYCA    An athlete’s core, pelvis and hips are the centerpiece of his or her athletic development and the key to becoming a better athlete. The hips have... Read more

   What steps should injured athletes follow before they begin running again? Health Watch : Jamie Faison    After getting injured, it is important for athletes to use a structured and systematic program to return back to your prior level of function. Here at the UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Sports... Read more

   Three mistakes new triathletes make during the offseason months TriSteps : Liz Elliott    For most triathletes, the official season is February through September each year with some late season races in October and early November. It’s a long season. October through January is technically an offseason, but what is... Read more