Archery is a competitive sport, that for people of all athletic ability levels in many places of the globe, is a recreational pursuit that lasts a lifetime! However, there can be plenty of soreness and some injuries associated with all the practice that goes into being a good archer.

Technical rock and ice climbers require good flexibility in the hips, shoulders, and core muscles in order to negotiate wide stems, twisting overhangs, and high mantels. Technical climbers should develop core, upper and lower body strength for vertical travel with and without a pack.

The muscles of the upper back, arms, chest and core are used in tight synchrony with other teammates to move toward the finish line. According to Brad Walker, a leading stretching and sports injury consultant of the Training Institute, “rowers, whether competitive or just recreational, repeat the rowing motion over and over again. This repetitive motion can lead to overuse injuries. Incorrect form can also lead to chronic injuries.

Tennis fans sure are getting an eyeful of KT Tape these days — first at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells a few weeks ago, and now at the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami this week. At both tournaments, top players have been seen sporting Kinesiology Therapeutic Tape during their matches. Some of the most common injuries being taped include knees, back, elbows and wrists — all places that tennis players have over-use injuries. KT Tape also allows players with these problems to quickly get get back on the court doing what they love.

According to Ray Megill, founder of Performance Lacrosse, “It is not only about lifting weights…to perform at your best on the field you must understand the mechanics of efficient movement. This allows the player to attain his greatest speed, quickness and strength. Playing lacrosse requires the body’s full integration…anything less results in injury and poor performance.”

This weekend, the KT Tape crew is heading to the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio. Named for Arnold “the Terminator” Schwarzenegger, the festival annually welcomes 17,000 athletes who compete in 40 sports and events.

Wrist injuries are very common during the winter months due to falls. Dr. David Rehak explains how to properly fall to avoid injury to wrist or hand. Follow these guidelines and you will help to eliminate your risk of an wrist injury.

Triathletes sometimes suffer from neck, shoulder and wrist pain due to improper use of aero bars attached to their bikes. Outlined from Active.com are exercises designed to strengthened core muscles and perfecting the handlebar setup to avoid these stresses.