UH Drusinsky Sports Medicine Institute

25/08/2025

Research shows that walking at least 7,000 steps per day lowers the risk of premature death by 50% – 70%. But is walking alone enough exercise?

High-intensity workouts aren’t your thing. Walking is more your speed. But is walking good enough exercise? The short answer is yes.

22/08/2025

In general, regular exercise will lower your risk of having a cardiac event. But in some cases, extreme exercise can damage the heart.

Getting regular exercise is one of the best things you can do for your heart. But for some, extreme exercise can pose a risk to heart health.

20/08/2025

If you want to get stronger and see real progress, you’ll need to slowly ramp up the weight, reps and intensity over time. It’s a principle known as progressive overload.

Progressive overload is usually associated with weightlifting, but the principle can apply to any exercise routine or fitness goal.

18/08/2025

Exercise recovery is key – but do you need full rest days? Sports medicine expert Dr. Laura Goldberg explains.

Most people want to get stronger, improve fitness and feel their best. But how do you know if you’re training too much? Just how important is recovery?

15/08/2025

Regularly used to treat wrinkles and acne, red light therapy is increasing in popularity for muscle performance, recovery and chronic pain. But does it work?

Regularly used to treat wrinkles and acne, red light therapy is increasing in popularity for muscle performance, recovery and chronic pain.

14/08/2025

Cutting-edge sports technology is helping Cleveland Browns players like Joel Bitonio and Cleveland Ballet dancers Gabriela Checo and Johan Mancebo achieve peak performance and prevent injury.

Check out this behind-the-scenes look at the advanced methods and tools utilized by UH Drusinsky Sports Medicine Institute to keep athletes at their best.

13/08/2025

If you want to increase your physical activity while taking it easy on your joints, a water exercise program might be the solution. Here’s how to get started.

If you want to increase your physical activity without overstressing your joints, a water exercise program might be just what you're looking for.

11/08/2025

Wearable weights can be great fitness tools – but they carry certain risks. Here’s how to incorporate them into your routine safely.

A physical therapist offers tips on how to safely use wearable weights to increase your upper and lower body strength during your cardio workouts.

08/08/2025

Sports medicine expert Dr. Laura Goldberg shares her top four tips for exercising in hot weather.

Learn how to avoid serious illnesses such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke when exercising in hot, humid conditions.

06/08/2025

Tendinopathy is a common injury among distance runners. But it can happen to non-athletes as well. Here are the common causes and symptoms.

Tendinopathy is a common injury among distance runners. But it can happen to non-athletes as well.

04/08/2025

One easy way to tell if you’re properly hydrated or not: urine color. Here’s how to interpret what your body is telling you and what to do as a result.

The color of your urine can an important health indicator. Use this color chart to assess how hydrated you are.

01/08/2025

What’s the difference between heat stroke and heat exhaustion? Here’s how to spot and respond to heat-related illness.

Be especially aware with children, older adults and people with chronic illnesses, as they are much more vulnerable to the effects of heat.