Author: Heather Benson

By guest writer Laura Morgan Two innovative tools stand out in the pursuit of muscle recovery: muscle scrapers, which utilize Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM), and massage guns, known for their vibrational therapy. Each tool employs a unique approach to alleviate muscle discomfort, enhance flexibility, and expedite healing. Muscle scrapers, like the FlexEdge™, offer precise, […]

Photo by Katya Wolf from Pexels By Laura Morgan, guest writer A common yet often misunderstood condition, plantar fasciitis strikes a broad spectrum of individuals, from dedicated athletes to those leading more sedentary lifestyles. This condition, characterized by a sharp and persistent pain in the heel, is caused by the inflammation of the plantar fascia […]

You are an athlete.   You have trained and worked hard all season to get to this point. You compete within yourself to find something extra, to push your limits, to surpass your goals. Suddenly, your anticipation of greatness (in this case, you can use your own definition of “greatness”) is thwarted by the reality of […]

by Russell Fiore, ATC (former head Athletic Trainer, Brown University) Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) is a myofascial intervention used for the treatment of soft tissue dysfunction in muscle, ligament, tendon, and fascia.  This dysfunction causes the soft tissue to become less mobile and fibrotic.  After lotion is applied on the skin, the IASTM […]

by Dylan Bowman, World Class Ultra Runner I’ve been a professional athlete for more than a dozen years. That means I not only have a lot of miles on the odometer but that I’m also getting a bit older. Of course, that age and experience has made me stronger and more mature, but it’s also […]