Water is the most essential nutrient, however not oftentimes seen as one.

• 45-75% of your weight

• 70-75% of muscle

• 10-40% of fat

Transport other nutrients regulate body temperature, lubricates joints and internal organs, provides structure to cells and tissues, preserves cardiovascular function

Traditionally when anyone hurts themselves we refer to the common acronym RICE. Rest Ice Compression Elevation coined by Dr. Gabe Mirkin in 1978 is now followed routinely throughout sports and everyday injury treatment. Recently, however, it has been shown that cryotherapy may actually impede the healing process and in turn, slow down your recovery time.

ACL injuries have become an epidemic in sports in recent years and end an athlete's season instantly and in some cases their career. As an athlete, you’re only as valuable as your availability and this is not the only thing that is affected. Your inability to complete can lead to depression and anxiety and a lack of identity with your team. These are things often overlooked, but finally realized when you are injured for a significant amount of time.

The number of injuries is astounding in our youth athletes, whether it is the lower limb with ACL sprains or the upper limb with UCL “Tommy John” sprains. It seems to be happening more and more each year. Some of the factors include over-training, single-sport specialization, and lack of strength and conditioning programs. All these factors need to be addressed to help prevent these injuries, but that is a conversation for another day.

Shoulder pain is a common problem not only in the athletic population but also within the general public. Whether the pain comes from doing overhead movements or having the feeling of general shoulder instability, it can be a debilitating injury that can limit your active daily living. Some shoulder pain comes on after a specific instance, but others can come on gradually and without warning.