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Yearly Archives: 2006
ABCs of DVTs and PEs
By Donna Smyers Posted October 1st, 2006 How can an athlete have a circulatory problem? Most athletes think they are protected against cardiopulmonary risks because of their aerobic fitness. They achieve a low heart rate, large lung capacity and high … Continue reading
Posted in Sports Medicine
Tagged health, wellness
Big Fish Eat Little Fish
Posted September 1st, 2006 The fall is a great time of year to switch your angling tactics to streamers. Streamer fishing has a long and storied past in the Northeast. Enigmatic characters like Col. Joe Bates and Carrie Stevens are … Continue reading
Kayak or Canoe
By Brian Mohr Posted June 1st, 2006 If you’re trying to maximize your paddling pleasure, consider this advice. Which is for you?Today in New England, canoes and kayaks of all shapes and sizes can be spotted along our waterways in … Continue reading
Posted in Articles
Marathon Flashbacks
By John Morton Posted May 1st, 2006 With the return of warmer weather and the Vermont City Marathon just a few weeks away, I’ve been reminded of some images from previous races I’ve completed. With the return of warmer weather … Continue reading
Posted in Out and About
Get Fit for Cycling
By Andy Bowen,MS, PT Posted April 1st, 2006 Fitness, technique and position on your bike are all factors that can increase or decrease your riding performance and your risk for a cycling injury. While Vermont’s Snow Gods were hibernating, the … Continue reading
Posted in Biking, Conditioning, Sports Medicine
Tagged biking, cycling, injury
Metatarsal Stress Fractures
By Rob Rinaldi,DPM Posted March 1st, 2006 The good news is you can avoid metatarsal stress fractures with thoughtful training, proper footwear, and controlled pathomechanics. A stress fracture usually affects the second metatarsal, but it can happen in any of … Continue reading
Posted in Sports Medicine
Energy Bars — Costly but Convenient
By Nancy Clark,MS, RD Posted February 1st, 2006 A plethora of energy bars awaits you at every convenience store, each bar boasting of its ability to enhance performance. But do you need them? PowerBars, Clif bars, Luna Bars, Met-RX Bars. … Continue reading
Dirty Old Socks
Posted February 1st, 2006 Many jokes and quips have been made about socks, but in reality, socks can make the difference between success and failure in an athletic event. For most of us, socks represent a basic piece of athletic … Continue reading
Posted in Articles, Sports Medicine
Tagged foot health, socks
A Nordic Anniversary
By John Morton Posted January 1st, 2006 Thirty years ago this February, I was a U.S. biathlete headed for the Winter Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria. Thirty years ago this February, I was a U.S. biathlete headed for the Winter Olympics … Continue reading
Posted in Out and About
