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How to Score Your Neuropathy in Five Essential Domains

“How’s the neuropathy?” is a hard question to answer well. Most people say “about the same,” which is usually a guess. Symptoms fluctuate, memory smooths things out, and the things that matter most — balance, foot safety, function — aren’t what you notice day to day. So here’s a structured self-audit across five domains. Score each one, add them up, and you’ll have something considerably more useful than “about the same” — both for tracking yourself over time and for handing to a clinician.

Becoming a Better Athlete: Post-Marathon Recovery  

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Running a marathon – or any distance that pushes your limits – is an accomplishment to be proud of. You’ve worked hard to get your body into the fitness level required to sustain you during the long miles, pushing you forward when your legs are begging you to stop. Despite all that hard work, your body is likely rebelling a bit – post-race spaghetti … Read more

The Ultimate Guide to Increasing Pitching Velocity in Baseball

When it comes to dominating on the mound, few attributes are as admired—and as pursued—as pitching velocity.From high school prospects to professional pitchers, the desire to throw harder has become a driving force in modern baseball. While velocity isn’t the only measure of success, there’s no denying its role in intimidating batters, increasing strikeouts, and … Read more

5 Key Exercises to Unlock Your Baseball Pitching Velocity

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Every pitcher dreams of throwing faster, but increasing velocity isn’t just about arm strength. A powerful pitch comes from full-body coordination, explosive movements, and strong mechanics. The good news? With the right exercises, you can develop the strength and speed needed to add extra miles per hour (MPH) to your fastball, increasing your pitching velocity.

Walk Away from Back Pain & Toward a Healthier You

The man who wrote the words, “We hold these truths to be self-evident,” was later quick to document what he discovered to be another unquestioning truth.  “The sovereign invigorator of the body is exercise, and of all the exercises, walking is best,” Thomas Jefferson wrote during the mid-1780s. “There is no habit you will value … Read more