James Pritchard vividly remembers his professional boxing career, down to details of almost every match. And there were dozens upon dozens of matches. “This is me back in the ‘80s. I was young then,” James, 56, said as he flipped through photos of himself in the boxing ring. Though his speech is slurred, he can…
The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) recently unveiled its recommendations for reducing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in the knee. It includes specific exercises and guidelines on how athletes should implement an injury prevention program to improve their chance of avoiding an injury. The recommendation supports calls from sports medicine professionals and provides training recommendations…
Running injuries are common, but they don’t have to be. Reduce your risk by following these guidelines to maximize your safety. Before you begin a training program Always consult with your physician before beginning any new exercise routine. Develop a running/walking plan and strategy that is compatible with your goal and your current level of…
Despite what you may think, you are not invincible once you hit the streets. Dangers are around every corner! Safety should always a top priority when running. Here are some tips to keep you running and safe for a long time: Norton Sports Health You don’t have to be an elite athlete to get quality…
“Hill” can be a nasty four-letter word for any runner. Don’t let a fear of incline stand in your way of conquering a course with hills. With proper technique, you will build confidence and momentum to tame any hill. It’s not too late to join the Norton Sports Health team! Join the GE Appliances Kentucky…
When asked, Charita Cooper offers some life advice. “If you have the opportunity to do something you don’t normally do, do it.” Cooper, diagnostic scheduler, Centralized Scheduling, practices what she preaches. Six years ago, when she was asked if she wanted to volunteer at the upcoming Ironman Louisville triathlon, she jumped right in. She didn’t…
If you’re accustomed to exercise classes that push everyone to do the exact same thing, barre can offer an adaptive teaching method. There’s no forcing your body to do things that don’t serve it, and there’s no feeling like a failure when you choose to make a posture your own. There is just listening to…
I was 14 when the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup, which included Mia Hamm, put the world on notice that female athletes could be an important part of the athletic culture. I loved soccer. The 1999 women’s team empowered me to see sports in my future and know that as a female athlete, I was…
Did it happen when she was playing tennis or starting the lawn mower? Linda Newell’s shoulder injury happened so long ago that she can’t even remember what caused it. Regardless of the reason, she suffered in silence for the next 20 years. “Each day, the pain got worse, and I got more determined that it…
When your job is to get athletes in peak shape and performing at their highest level, it’s hard to admit you’re not there yourself. For Sarah Clinton, head strength and conditioning coach at Spalding University in Louisville, this was her reality for three years. Knowing her job required her to demonstrate Olympic lifts, lead athletes…
In honor of National Women’s Health Week what better time to have open conversations about things that affect our health but that we may not always be comfortable talking about. Let’s start with this one — our ever-present need to judge ourselves. For many of us it started in our teen years — maybe earlier or…
Walk into any fitness shoe store and it’s easy to become overwhelmed and confused by all the options. Where do you start? Do you choose the best looking? The cheapest? If you want the right shoe for your fitness needs, it is important to find a fit that is specific for your foot type. The…