With 15+ years experience of health and care, Dr. Michael Hayesi writes about sports health, safety, injury basics, and athlete wellbeing in a reader-friendly way. He is a licensed physical therapist with a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree and additional training in sports injury prevention and return-to-play principles. Michael focuses on evidence-based guidance, explaining risk factors, common injuries, recovery concepts, and when to seek professional care.
Ever felt a sudden, sharp pain in your arm while lifting something or playing sports? Maybe even while carrying groceries? That scary....
Ever looked at your local track and thought, “That’s just for sprinters and high school kids”? Think again. For distance runners, the....
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Runner’s knee has a sneaky way of turning simple stuff, stairs, squats, even sitting through a movie, into a “why does my....
Ever walked into practice feeling tired, grabbed a random snack, and hoped for the best? For athletes, snacks aren’t just “extra food”;....
Ever wonder why playing sports makes you feel so good? It’s not just about winning games or getting exercise. Sports can actually....
