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Once a long-held secret, the mechanisms, and ingredients behind the fantastic Thai massage balls are surfacing, and to our benefit. Sometime also referred to as Thai Herbal Compression balls or Luk Prak Kop in Thai, the ancient method of the Thai massage ball has origins that date back to the days of the Buddha. Traditional Thai medicine was established with the principal tenet of improving the flow of energy through the body. Besides not being a new concept for holistic health, it is also seeing a growth through modern medical devices such as those used for Electro-Magnetic Frequency Therapy.  Thai massage balls...

Soccer, or football, is a timeless sport. It is by far one of the most popular games in the world and holds a widespread audience on the edge of their seats. Soccer players are growing in number every year and make soccer injuries one of the most common in sports medicine. But before treating them, even before they come about, it is possible to prevent soccer injuries properly. An effort on prevention pays out by reducing health costs and saving an athlete from going back to the bench. But, how can we prevent soccer injuries? Most of the injuries in...

Photo of Original Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand by Jacob Klensin It’s a stifling day in Thailand. And inside one of the Muay Thai stadiums, a fighter lays face down on an old but sturdy wooden table in a pre-fight area of the concrete colossus. The fighter’s corner-men, a mix of old trainers and young fighters, one of whom wears a fresh cut across his brow, vigorously massage the fighter’s body. They take turns scooping out globs of Vaseline from a jar and mixing it with Thai boxing oil before working it into the skin and muscles of the fighter.  ...

Dasha is a Miami-based kickboxing instructor that continues to refine her skills. She has traveled to around the world visiting various Muay Thai academies and trains in local kickboxing and CrossFit gyms. Her love for fitness and MMA pushes her to train every day and help others do the same. She is a true Athlon Athlete.