March 1, 2011
HealthCare The Examiner
• TRACEY SHAFFER
Sweet potatoes are good for you all year | Page 4
Amanda Greive, Chrissie Weber, Katie Weber – three of the five daughters of Debbie and Larry Weber – have all suffered from ACL injuries while playing competitive basketball. photo by Justin L. Fowler/GHNS
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knees How to prevent ACL injuries n Plyometrics is a rapid, powerful movement that first lengthens a muscle
(eccentric phase) then shortens it (concentric phase). The length-shortening cycle increases muscular power. An example would be an athlete jumping off a small box and immediately jumping back into the air after contact with the floor. n Balance training commonly involves the use of wobble or balance boards.
On-field balance exercises may include throwing a ball with a partner while balancing on one leg. n To improve single-leg core strength and stability, athletes perform exer-
cises such as jumping and landing on one leg with the knee flexed and then momentarily holding that position.
• LARRY JONES Nutrition Month | Page 3
• NUTRITION 3-4 • WELLNESS 6 • CALENDAR 7