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

5 Fixes for Shoulder Pain when Benching

Bench pressing is supposed to build a strong chest, not wreck the shoulders. Yet many lifters feel that sharp pinch or deep....

How to Build a Lean Athletic Physique: Your Complete Guide

A lean athletic physique is more than just looking fit in the mirror. It means having low body fat, clear muscle lines,....

How Long After Eating to Run? Timing Guide for Runners

Running on a full stomach is the fastest way to turn an easy run into a messy one, with heavy legs, stomach....

Understanding Athletic Body Type: Training and Dressing Tips

Ever wonder what makes an athletic body type different from other body types? If you’re naturally muscular, lean and quick, or built....