You don’t realize how important your range of motion is until an injury happens. I planned on going pro for volleyball when I was in high school, but unfortunately, I tore my rotator cuff before the last game of my senior year. Even today, using my full range of motion in my right shoulder can be painful because of the injury. I wish I had done more strength training when I was playing volleyball in high school, because I wonder if this could have prevented the injury, or it might not have been as severe. Read more

Have you ever walked through a dark room and instinctively known where the furniture was? Or have you caught yourself from falling after tripping on the sidewalk? You’re able to do this because of your proprioception. Proprioception is often referred to as our body’s “sixth sense” because of its ability to sense its own position, movement, and balance, and often is something that’s never talked about. Think about how gymnasts stick a landing or trail runners navigating rocky terrian⎯all without looking down, that’s proprioception at work. Learn what proprioception is and how proprioception training helps enhance your coordination, prevent injuries, and increase athletic performance in this post. Read more