One question patients and teammates often ask is, “What should I eat before a game?” Nutrition before games is very much a personal preference as athletes tend to be quite superstitious. Here I will present some suggestions to help keep you fuelled during your games, and how you can prepare so that you can perform optimally. Continue Reading
Being sleep-deprived can adversely affect your mental focus as well as your body’s immune system and physical repair mechanisms. Athletes can often neglect their sleep as part of a comprehensive training program. Continue Reading
A common question I’m often asked concerning injuries is when to apply ice and when to apply heat. There is no simple answer to this question, but rather some general guidelines and strategies that should be followed. Continue Reading
What happens when the star athlete on a rugby team is no longer the star? You know the type — the player who scores all the tries, makes all the tackles and seems to run on a never-ending supply of energy. He plays for his high school, club and representative rugby teams, in addition to playing any other sports he can get his hands on. Continue Reading
It’s been a common sight at rugby pitches across the province for years: a team sitting in a circle while the captain or coach leads the team in a series of stretches in preparation for a practice or game. The coach tells the team that stretching before a game will prevent injuries, as well as help increase their performance. Continue Reading
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