Inflammation 101 - April

Inflammation is a natural part of the body’s immune response, a cascade triggered to protect the body and maintain normal tissue repair. Acute inflammation is the body’s initial response to harmful stimuli in which plasma and immune cells are relocated from the blood into injured tissues. This movement is followed by a cascade of biochemical events which advance the normal inflammatory response. When inflammation is prolonged, it leads to a progressive shift in the type of cells present at the site of inflammation and is characterized by simultaneous destruction and healing of the tissue. It is essential to maintain normal inflammatory balance to achieve optimal health. This presentation will address the root cause of inflammation and give you tools to better understand, and manage, inflammation in your daily life.”

Eric Wiegel

PhD, RSCC, CSCS, USAW

- Former Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coach (Winona State University)

- Coached over 50 All-Americans (37 in Track and Field)

- Coached NFL and Olympic level athletes

- Former Exercise Science Department Faculty (Winona State University)

- Research Interests: Sleep and performance and Delayed Onset Muscles Soreness (DOMS) recovery

Certifications:

-Registered Strength & Conditioning Coach (RSCC)

-Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach (CSCS)

-USA Weightlifting Lv. 1 Sports Performance Coach (USAW)