It was both intimidating and exhilarating to be a newbie in a dodgeball atmosphere again, learning the basics, taking it all in…and in the process fall in love with the …
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tricks?”
How to tape your fingers In this article, a couple of effective tape jobs for each of the finger joints will be described. However, finger taping techniques are not limited …
Greetings from your unofficial overseas dodgeball correspondent! Ever wondered what dodgeball in other countries is like and how their leagues are run? I had the fortunate opportunity to attend a …
Can’t quite put my finger on it – Finger Sprains and Strains “I jammed my finger trying to catch a ball” or “The ball hit my hand and bent my …
Dodgeball Lesson #2: White Water Rafting is Dangerous Sometimes, dodgeball teaches you about life. Sometimes, life teaches you about dodgeball. Allow me to share. My first time white water rafting …
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Why stretch? Flexibility plays an important role in throwing sports such as dodgeball – the throwing motion requires a complex interaction between strength and flexibility of the shoulder muscles (Bigliani et …
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Where, How”
Hello. Many years ago, purely on coincidence, I overheard a few people talking about playing in a dodgeball league. I was amazed such a thing existed and even more amazed …
Carolyn Tam is a registered physiotherapist currently working in the Lower Mainland. She completed her Master of Physical Therapy degree at the University of British Columbia after graduating from UBC …