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Performance and Durability in Senior Pro Pickleball

Leslie Bernard

Performance and Durability in Senior Pro Pickleball: Leslie Bernard Stays at the Top of Her Game BONITA SPRINGS, FL., October 16, 2024  In the world of professional pickleball, maintaining peak performance and durability as a senior player is both a challenge and a triumph. Leslie Bernard, a Bonita Springs-based renowned senior pro pickleball player, faced these … Read more

The 5 Best Foods to Eat for a Fast Injury Recovery

fast injury recovery

Fast Injury Recovery When trying to achieve a fast injury recovery, it’s important to give your body the nutrients it needs to heal and rebuild. Certain foods can help speed up the recovery process and get you back to your active lifestyle faster.   Here are some macro- and micronutrients to consider in order to optimize … Read more

#1 Non-Surgical Treatment For Hip Labral Tear

Hip labral tear

Treatment for Hip Labral Tear A hip labral tear is an injury to the soft cartilage that lines the hip joint. The hip labrum acts as a stabilizer and cushion, helping to protect the femur and the acetabulum from friction. When this cartilage is torn due to a trauma or overuse, it can cause pain in the … Read more

Outside Ankle Pain And Peroneal Tendonitis

Outside Ankle Pain

Outside Ankle Pain Outside ankle pain can be caused by a number of issues, ranging from minor sprains and irritation to serious injuries like fractures and tendonitis. Whether your ankle pain is acute or chronic, it’s important to determine the underlying cause of your discomfort and find an effective treatment plan to get back to living … Read more

7 Causes Of Lower Left Abdominal Stabbing Pain

lower left abdominal stabbing pain

7 Causes Of Lower Left Abdominal Stabbing Pain

Lower Back Pain While Standing For Too Long

Lower back pain relief

Muscle Strain Lower back pain when standing for too long can be caused by a variety of conditions, including muscle strain, degenerative disc disease, and spinal stenosis. Muscle strain is a common cause of lower back pain when standing for too long. This can occur when the muscles in the back become overworked or fatigued, leading to small … Read more

Pickleball Injuries, Prevention, and How Matterhorn Fit Can Help

Pickle ball racquet

Pickleball Injuries and Prevention Pickleball has been growing in popularity in recent years. This racquet sport, which combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis, can be played indoors or outdoors on a court that is similar in size to a doubles badminton court. The appeal of pickleball lies in its accessibility and versatility. One … Read more

Osteoarthritis – It is possible to avoid total knee replacement

Osteoarthritis (OA) Knee

Osteoarthritis (OA) Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis that can affect any joint and impacts about 3.3% of the world population. It is a major contributor to functional and social impairment, disability, and reduced independence in older adults. Joints most affected include the knees, hands, spine, hips, and the big toe. Commonly, pain is … Read more

What is Plantar Fasciitis?

balance for Plantar Fasciitis

What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common conditions linked to heel pain, however, the exact cause of pain is poorly understood. The plantar fascia is a very strong, dense connective tissue that runs across the bottom of the foot from the heel bone (calcaneus) to the toes and, therefore, supports … Read more

Matterhorn Fit’s Community Spotlight: Seamus Casey, a Top Hockey Prospect for the NHL Draft

Seamus Casey spent the 2021-22 season with the USNTDP Juniors in the United States Hockey League (USHL) and U.S. National U18 Team as an American defenseman. He has totaled 35 points in 51 games between the two clubs. For the 2022-23 season, Seamus plans to attend the University of Michigan, a prestigious program with its … Read more