by admin | Jul 31, 2019 | Athletes, Gyms
Originally Published by Insider From gym rats to occasional exercisers, more than 70 million Americans have gone to a health club in the last year, and that doesn’t count folks who work out in other facilities, like boutique studios, public pools, and company...
by admin | Oct 9, 2018 | Athletes, Infection prevention
Foot infections, commonly through fungal infections, can be all too pervasive. Just visit a gym and chances are you’ll bring one home. Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis) is a well-known foot fungus that spreads rapidly by shedding tinea fungus spores. This fungus leaves...
by admin | Sep 20, 2018 | Athletes, Day care centers, Germs, Gyms, Skin infections, Sports
Originally Published by U.S. News This season alone, hand, foot and mouth disease took three MLB pitchers temporarily off the mound, so baseball fans may wonder just what’s going on at that position. However, it’s just a coincidence, experts say, and not...
by admin | May 22, 2018 | Athletes, Gyms, Skin infections
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, is a staph infection that’s become resistant to antibiotics. There are two main types of MRSA: Healthcare Associated MRSA (HA-MRSA), and Community Associated MRSA (CA-MRSA). While anyone can contract MRSA, some...
by admin | Apr 24, 2018 | Athletes, Gyms, Infection prevention, Preventing germs
Sure, you hope the person who used the gym equipment before you wiped off their sweat before moving on. However, the equipment may be hiding something far more dangerous to your health – bacteria. While exercise is good for your health, the germs left behind on the...
by admin | Mar 13, 2018 | Athletes, Gyms, MRSA
Sterile Space is attending the NJ Athletic Directors Association meeting in Atlantic City, NJ. Meeting lots of great people who understand the need for better infection prevention, control and eradication.
