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websitebuilder • March 22, 2020

Antioxidants: free radical scavengers

Everything in moderation, right? Some free radical generators are easier than others to minimize exposure to, like pollution, radiation, and food additives. Other indulgences or part of our balanced daily routine can become trickier to strike that ideal balancing act, such as sunlight, alcohol, and caffeine. All of the above are net producers of free radicals.


Research shows that free radicals can wreak havoc on muscle tissue health, slowing recovery and impairing performance.

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With the right diet, athletes can take advantage of antioxidant power to ward off these effects.  Through our diet, we are able to access endogenous free radical scavengers: fruits, vegetables, legumes, and spices are all natural sources of antioxidants.


Exogenous antioxidants include vitamins A (carotenoids), C, and E, selenium, and various flavonoids. These are often times supplemented in order to achieve the appropriate daily dosage, yet not overdosage.


The U.S. Department of Agriculture published a list of ORAC values for 277 foods. What is the exact relationship between ORAC values and athletic performance?

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Why Do I Hurt? What Happens to the Body After Injury?

By websitebuilder • February 15, 2022
It may seem like pain in the knee, shoulder, or back can just "pop up out of nowhere," but, in the absence of trauma, pain is most often the result of something that's been brewing for some time.
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Reasons to See an Out-of-Network PT

By websitebuilder • February 27, 2021
* Seeking a therapist with a unique skill set
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Sleep - The only true remedy for health and performance

By websitebuilder • May 19, 2020
“The most important roll of sleep is facilitating an optimal level of waking function”
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The force is strong with you through myofascial release (MFR)

By websitebuilder • May 1, 2020
Properly executed Myofascial Release is critical to your health and longevity
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Protect muscle, boost recovery, & improve athletic performance

By websitebuilder • March 22, 2020
Everything in moderation, right? Some free radical generators are easier than others to minimize exposure to, like pollution, radiation, and food additives. Other indulgences or part of our balanced daily routine ...
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After working out, choose THIS "R & R" (Replenish & Reload)

By websitebuilder • March 7, 2020
Post-activity eating and drinking is an essential component of athletic success. Recovery nutrition is best thought of as a window of opportunity. Research has found that in the approximately 30 minutes after intense exe...
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Muscle Hypertrophy: Volume, Load, or Neural Adaptations?

By websitebuilder • February 29, 2020
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What's next for Mason Rudolph?!

By websitebuilder • October 12, 2019
During the biannual brutal bloodbath between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, October 6, Quarterback Mason Rudolph sustained a helmet blow to his jaw, yielding to a concussion injury, renderin...
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Reframing Inflammation in the Tendon Repair Process

By websitebuilder • September 24, 2019
Athletes, medical professionals, and fitness enthusiasts often view inflammation as an opponent or obstacle to overcome. I mean, practically everyone's struggled with a bout of tendonitis. It's a common tendonitis mana...
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