August 2017

Proper nutrition is essential to the overall success of athletes at any level. No matter the sport, all of the activity is fueled by what the athlete consumes throughout the day, pre-performance, and post-performance. It’s one thing to be prepared by spending many hours practicing drills, skills, technique, and conditioning, but performance will be lacking …

Youth Nutrition – Fueling Your Youth Athlete Part 1: Protein, Supplements & Hydration Read More »

We attended a great event last weekend (that we HIGHLY recommend!) aimed at coaching healthy athletes, both physically and mentally, organized by the CHLA Sports Medicine Program, LA Galaxy Foundation and the Positive Coaching Alliance. It aims to give youth sports parents practical tips and tools to help guide children in learning the life lessons …

The Positive Sports Parent Series Read More »

THE SLEEP CURE  (Original article by Alice Park, in TIME Health Feb 16, 2017)   The evidence linking quality rest to good health and longevity has never been more convincing, especially as it relates to aging, processing emotions, mental health, and disease prevention. Scientists are learning that shortchanging sleep can compromise nearly every major body …

The Sleep Cure: The Fountain of Youth May Be Closer Than You Think Read More »

Based on the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT), the Elevate team shares three easy ways to stop your neck or back pain by reversing your rounded sitting posture and improving your spinal health. The McKenzie Method (MDT) most commonly uses repeated motions to assess spine pain, develop a treatment, and reduce the likelihood of re-injury. …

Neck or Back Pain from Sitting? 3 PT Exercises You Can Do Anywhere Read More »