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Dr. Michael Hayesi

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.

Articles by the Author

Why Athletes Get Dizzy During Training: Vision Problems That Are Often Overlooked

Dizziness During Training: It’s Common, But Not Always Benign Athletes often experience dizziness during training at some point, but it’s not necessarily benign. Dizziness can feel

Why Recovery Period Between Bouts of Exercise?

Most people think that more exercise always means better results. I used to think the same. But the body does not work that way. Rest is

Tommy John Surgery: Recovery Time and Healing Stages

Hearing that you may need surgery on your throwing arm can feel stressful and confusing. I understand why many people want clear answers before starting the

Fitness and Darts – Taking the Sport to the Next Level

Darts has always had that pub-sport reputation, but the modern game looks very different. Walk into any major tournament now, and you’ll see players treating it

Why Your Feet Hurt After Pickleball: Shoe Fit Mistakes Older Players Make

Pickleball may look easy on the body, but it puts repeated stress on the feet through quick stops, pivots, lunges, and side-to-side movement. Older players are

Choosing a Sports Injury Clinic After a Setback

The same disciplined evaluation that informs other consequential training decisions translates to clinic selection. Multi-disciplinary clinics like Core Medical & Wellness in New Jersey show the

How to Choose the Right Soccer Ball Size by Age?

Picking the right soccer ball size may seem simple, but it makes a big difference in how the game feels. A ball that is too big

Top 11 Most Common Injuries that Can Occur from Sports

I have treated active people for more than 15 years, and I have seen how a small ache can quickly turn into a serious problem. In

What Is Passive Range of Motion in Physical Therapy?

After an injury or surgery, movement can feel limited and frustrating. Physical therapy often includes different techniques to help the body heal safely. One common method

How Do Step Ups Work: Benefits and Beginner Tips

I have worked in health and care for more than 15 years, and many people ask me if step-ups truly make a difference. People often look

What Is Conditioning in Sports and Why It Matters?

With over 15 years in health and care, I often get asked a simple question: what is conditioning in sports, and why does it matter so

Why Do Volleyball Players Tape Their Fingers?

Volleyball players show up with taped fingers all the time, and it makes a lot of people wonder: Why do volleyball players tape their fingers? It