Do Hyperbaric Chambers Work for Post-Exercise Recovery?

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) has been an important tool in medical science for over 50 years. It was a way to help fight infections, poisons, and heart disease. But it’s not until more recently that hyperbaric therapy has found a role in sports medicine. This treatment enabled athletes to heal faster from sports injuries. (more…)

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Boxing After Shoulder Surgery (My Experience)

This article is a synopsis of my experience boxing again after shoulder surgery. Again, it is my personal experience. Your experience could be different but I hope that this article provides a rough roadmap of what to expect after shoulder surgery if you want to box (or do other martial arts) again.

My right shoulder has always been a little bothersome. However, a couple of years before my shoulder surgery was when it was really acting up. I don’t think the injury came from boxing but I can’t pinpoint what happened because I don’t ever remember a singular traumatic event. Continue Reading

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