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A Simple 4-Part Formula for Effective Muscle and Tendon Injury Rehab

October 17, 2023

Tendon and muscle injuries are common setbacks for athletes and fitness enthusiasts. But, with effective muscle and tendon injury rehab, recovery is well within reach. This concise 4-part formula simplifies the process of rehabilitation, offering a self-care guide for tackling various muscle and tendon injuries. Understand Your Injury To effectively rehab a muscle or tendon […]

A Comprehensive Approach to Tendonitis Recovery for Athletes

August 15, 2023

Introduction Tendonitis is a common foe for athletes, both recreational and competitive. It can strike at any time, disrupting your active lifestyle and causing pain. Whether you’re dealing with Tennis Elbow, Achilles Tendonitis, Patellar Tendonitis, or any other form of this nagging condition, you want relief. This comprehensive approach will empower you to regain your […]

How We Use Red Light Therapy for Tendon Repair.

May 27, 2025

Tendon pain is one of the most persistent issues for active adults. Whether it’s golfer’s elbow, Achilles tendonitis, or shoulder pain, the discomfort lingers and often flares up again once you’re back to activity. That’s because tendons heal differently than muscles. They’re slower to recover, and rest alone rarely solves the problem. At Vive, we’ve […]

Recovery for Tennis Players: The Smarter Way to Stay Healthy, Perform Better, and Play Longer

May 20, 2025

Recovery isn’t just something tennis players do after a match—it’s a fundamental skill. One that separates athletes who thrive from those who break down. If you’re a tennis player—or a parent of a junior athlete—you already know how physically demanding the sport is. Long matches. Multiple training sessions a day. Travel. Heat. Mental fatigue. And […]

Peripheral Nerve Healing for Athletes: Tools to Help the Body Heal Itself

May 13, 2025

Athletes and active people depend on a fully functioning nervous system to move well, react quickly, and perform without pain. But peripheral nerve injuries—whether from a neck stretch during a tackle, elbow hyperextension, or an aggressive lower body stretch during sprinting or sliding—can compromise all of that. These stretch-based injuries are common in contact sports, […]

The Importance of Sliding and Gliding in Fascia

May 6, 2025

One of the most overlooked but critical aspects of healthy, efficient movement is the ability of your body’s tissue layers to slide and glide smoothly over each other. This subtle but essential function plays a key role in flexibility, strength, joint mobility, and pain-free movement. What Does Sliding and Gliding in Fascia Mean? Beneath your […]

3 Stretches All Pickleball Players Should Do Before They Play

April 22, 2025

Pickleball is fast-paced, full of quick stops, pivots, and power moves. If your hips, ankles, or back aren’t ready for that, you’ll feel it—not just during the game, but after. So here are 3 stretches for pickleball players to use before your next game. A solid warm-up routine gets your blood flowing, but what you […]

The 4 Biggest Mistakes in Hamstring Rehab (and How to Avoid Them)

April 8, 2025

Hamstring injuries are one of the most common and stubborn challenges athletes face—especially in field and court sports. A single sprint, stretch, or deceleration can lead to a tear that sidelines you for weeks. But whats even worse, many athletes reinjure the same area soon after returning to play. The truth is, most setbacks during […]

A Better Marathon Recovery Plan

March 15, 2025

How to Bounce Back Stronger Finishing a marathon is an incredible achievement. Enjoy the feelings of crossing a marathon finish line. All your hard work paid off in finishing that 26.2, but the process doesn’t end at the finish line. Just as you carefully planned your training, your recovery needs equal attention. Proper recovery is […]

Sprinting After a Hamstring Injury: A Practical Guide

March 11, 2025

Guest post from: Velocity Sports Performance Sprinting after a hamstring injury can be a challenge. Rehabilitating a hamstring injury is not just about healing tissue—it’s about restoring high-performance movement while minimizing the risk of reinjury. For field and court sport athletes, sprinting is often the final hurdle in the return-to-sport journey. But too often, athletes […]

Travel Recovery Guide: How to Beat Travel Fatigue and Jet Lag

March 4, 2025

Traveling across time zones affects more than just your schedule. It impacts how you feel, how you think, and how your body performs. For athletes, business travelers, and anyone who wants to enjoy their trip without dragging through the first few days, learning to beat travel fatigue and jet lag matters. The following strategies come […]