Take a Breath and Let Kids Enjoy the Sport
Heated arguments and violent acts unfortunately are becoming commonplace on the sidelines of sporting events. What’s more disturbing is that these incidents are not just occurring at professional contests, but now more commonly at youth and high school games. Somewhere along the way, “it’s how you play the game” has been replaced by “win at all costs.” It is because of this loss of perspective that the purity of youth sport is threatened.
So how do we fix this issue and mak
The Artist as an Athlete: Injuries in Dancers
Professional dancers are both artists and athletes—not only performing incredible feats of athletic prowess, muscular strength, and flexibility— but doing so in an aesthetically pleasing and seemingly effortless way. The thousands of hours which are devoted to perfecting each individual component of a routine require dedication and commitment akin to any other professional sport—and similarly place these artistic athletes at risk for certain injuries. The rising incidence of
