Michael Petrarca Michael Petrarca

The Ultimate Guide to Hydration

Water is the most essential nutrient, however not oftentimes seen as one.

  • 45-75% of your weight

  • 70-75% of muscle

  • 10-40% of fat

Transport other nutrients regulate body temperature, lubricates joints and internal organs, provides structure to cells and tissues, preserves cardiovascular function

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Michael Petrarca Michael Petrarca

The Extinction of the RICE Age

Traditionally when anyone hurts themselves we refer to the common acronym RICE. Rest Ice Compression Elevation coined by Dr. Gabe Mirkin in 1978 is now followed routinely throughout sports and everyday injury treatment. Recently, however, it has been shown that cryotherapy may actually impede the healing process and in turn, slow down your recovery time.

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Michael Petrarca Michael Petrarca

ACL Prevention Program

ACL injuries have become an epidemic in sports in recent years and end an athlete's season instantly and in some cases their career. As an athlete, you’re only as valuable as your availability and this is not the only thing that is affected. Your inability to complete can lead to depression and anxiety and a lack of identity with your team. These are things often overlooked, but finally realized when you are injured for a significant amount of time.

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