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“This shirt is the best-kept secret in sports” – USA TODAY

Anyone who wishes to correct, maintain and preserve good posture for increased mobility, reduced pain and increased poise and confidence could benefit from the Posture Shirt by Alignmed. Come get fitted for yours today! The Posture Shirt® 2.0 provides targeted support to lower neck, shoulders and spine for postural control. Our patented technology uses variable […]

High School Sports Injury Prevention and Performance Improvement

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High School sports are in full swing at this time of year.   As training and playing intensity increases, injuries increase proportionally. There are several steps the athlete can take to prevent shoulder injury and improve performance. 1. STRETCHING. In the throwing motion, the athlete stretches out the front of the shoulder or the capsule. The back of the […]

Ice or Heat – What to do after an injury?

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Injuries can result in the rapid onset of swelling. This is due to damage to the small blood vessels around the joint or muscle. To prevent swelling, ice should be applied to the area. This reduces swelling by causing constriction of the blood vessels. When applying ice, first put a towel on the skin, then […]

The Doctor Is In: Shoulder Instability

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Published on July 15, 2008 by Women’s Adventure Magazine How it occurs. Typically, the shoulder will dislocate out the front from an injury when the arm is stretched out away from the side of the body and the hand is rotated backward, such as during a fall. Some experience the shoulder coming out of joint […]

The Doctor Is In: SLAP Lesions

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Published in the November/December 2007 issue of Women’s Adventure Magazine “Whenever I serve in tennis, I get a sharp pain in my shoulder.” “My shoulder has been popping and catching ever since my dog jerked my arm on a walk three months ago” “I’ve been a distance swimmer for many years, but I just started […]