The shoulder is designed for motion to maximize the ability to place the hand in a seemingly endless array of positions in relation to the body.  The “cost” however for this mobility is stability. The shoulder is the most unstable joint in the body. To understand the geometry of the shoulder it is helpful to contrast it with the hip.  The hip joint has a relatively small “ball” (femoral head) and a large, deep “socket” (acetabulum).  This bony configuration imparts stability at the expense of ...Full Story

Catch the latest Softball fielding tips from Trainer Jeff Damore of the Varsity Shop Training Center in this State Champs! Network exclusive video! For information on scheduling baseball or softball training;  strength, agility and conditioning programs, or Varsity Shop Training Center clinics for your kids, team or organization, contact the Training Center at:  (248) 874-4920.

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Dr. Patricia Kolowich, Orthopedic Surgeon with Henry Ford Health Systems joins State Champs! Radio to provide the latest on high ankle sprains - how they occur, how to distinguish them from other ankle sprains, how to treat them, and when athletes should seek additional medical assistance. Listen now:Full Story

Dr. Bill Moutzouras of Henry Ford Health Systems, and physician/consultant with the Detroit Lions, talks with State Champs! Network host Lorne Plant about athlete's considerations regarding playing through pain - including icing/heat, bleeding injuries and contusions, how to report injuries, and signs for either seeking additional medical help or when athletes can consider playing through injuries.Full Story

Every coach is looking for a competitive edge for his team.  Nutrition is often overlooked as a potential competitive edge possibly because it is poorly understood.  It has been shown that proper eating before exercise improves performance. It is also important to be well hydrated before the exercise session. Too many high school athletes head off to school without eating breakfast, lunch may be a slice of pizza.  At this point they, with very little fuel in their system, they are not prepared to be their best at game time or eve...Full Story

What is the “core”? The core is where the human body’s center of gravity is located.  The core musculature provides the foundation for all movement.  Trunk, pelvic and shoulder girdle muscles make up the core.  The larger core muscles include the back muscles, abdominals, and hip muscles (gluteals).  Smaller core muscles include those between the vertebrae of the spine, the rotator cuff, and hip rotators. Why are strong core muscles important? Strong core muscles help pr...Full Story

Nutrition is critical for athletes and people looking to keep their body in top shape. Registered Dietician Jeanne Stevenson of Henry Ford Health Systems shares her thoughts on the elements and components of good nutrition, what to eat before and after games, practice and events and the importance of nutrition in athletic development. Click below to listen to the full discussion on State Champs! Radio.Full Story

Dr. Christopher Guyer of Henry Ford Health Systems talks with State Champs host Lorne Plant on the importance of mouthguards in preventing injuries as well as the latest information on specialized mouthguards and whether they have extensible health impacts. Click thebutton below to listen to this exclusive discussion with Dr. Guyer on State Champs! Radio.Full Story