by Mitch Hauschildt, MA, ATC, CSCS A couple of years ago, the athletic administration at Missouri State University, where I serve as the rehab and prevention coordinator, came to me with a desire to invest in some sort of technology that would help our athletes stay healthy and perform better, as well as serve as […]
Reducing Taping Risks
by Mitch Hauschildt, MA, ATC, CSCS If you are reading this, you likely know that I love kinesiology tape (and specifically Rocktape). I use it at some point on just about every one of my patients and clients for improving a host of things. While it can’t cure cancer or fix stupid, I do find […]
Goldilocks and the Central Nervous System
by Mitch Hauschildt, MA, ATC, CSCS What does Goldilocks and the Central Nervous System (CNS) have in common? They both like things “just right”. When we look at the popular children’s book, “Goldilocks and the 3 Bears”, we find that Goldilocks struggled to find things that fit her just right. The dining chairs were initially […]
Why I SUP
by Mitch Hauschildt, MA, ATC, CSCS I love the summer. It is easily my favorite time of the year. My schedule is flexible, my kids are out of school, the summer sun feels great and I spend as much time at the lake as I can. I love to boat, swim, fish and pull my […]
Single Leg Squat Variations
by Mitch Hauschildt, MA, ATC, CSCS The single leg exercise may look simple, but it is very dense and challenging exercise that can be used for healthy and injured people alike. It requires a lot of strength, stability, motor control, glute control, foot control and on and on. It is a great transition exercise from […]
Link Between Mental Stress and Muscle Tension
by Amanda Gibbons Stress has a profound effect on humans. And while most of us are aware of its mental and emotional repercussions, it also manifests itself physically in many ways — from a weakened immune system to high blood pressure. In fact, stress is also a culprit behind chronic pain in muscles. So if […]
