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Sports Medicine Blog with Elizabeth Quinn April 2008 Archive

By Elizabeth Quinn, About.com Guide to Sports Medicine since 1998

How To Prevent Altitude Illness During Active Vacations

Monday April 28, 2008
Most of my readers report that they enjoy adventure travel and active vacations that involve lots of activity all over the world. If you are one of the many who ... Read More

Improve Your Golf Game with Proper Conditioning

Friday April 25, 2008
To be a great golfer, you need to learn and practice proper technique, but two basic often overlooked simple conditioning exercises can improve your golf game and reduce your risk ... Read More

Get Older and Get Stronger

Wednesday April 23, 2008
While we may lose muscle mass with age, research is showing us how we can slow that loss with weight training. Many people assume that with age comes an automatic ... Read More

What Is an Exercise Prescription?

Monday April 21, 2008
A detailed exercise program designed specifically for you can improve your fitness quickly while keeping you safe and injury-free. One of the things that sports medicine physicians and personal trainers do ... Read More

Therapeutic Sports Massage - What It Is and How It Works

Saturday April 19, 2008
Does therapeutic sports massage improve performance or recovery? Most athletes are on the lookout for seek new, proven ways to train more effectively, improve their performance, prevent injury, and recovery quickly. ... Read More

Tiger Woods Has Arthroscopic Surgery

Thursday April 17, 2008
According to news posted on his official web site, golfer Tiger Woods had successful arthroscopic knee surgery on his left knee on April 15 to repair cartilage damage. He is ... Read More

What's Causing My Pain?

Thursday April 17, 2008
Looking for information on a specific injury? Check out the A-Z Injury List for a quick reference to the most common sports injuries. Learn how to recognize and treat ... Read More

10 Tips for Safe Workouts

Tuesday April 15, 2008
Whether you are starting a new exercise program, maintaining a regular routine or mixing it up, you'll want to take a look at these ten tips for keeping your workouts ... Read More

Machines or Free Weights?

Wednesday April 9, 2008
More and more top coaches and athletes are shying away from machine-based workouts in favor of functional training with free weights. Machines are expensive and are often ineffective training tools ... Read More

Strength Training for Kids - New Guidelines

Monday April 7, 2008
The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued new guidelines about strength training for children and teens. The new guidelines recommends that before children begin a formal strength-training program they should ... Read More

How Much Exercise Do You Really Need?

Saturday April 5, 2008
How much exercise do you need? Well, it depends. . . First, you have to consider your fitness goals and your interests. You also need to think about your current level ... Read More

Sex Sells - But Does It Sell Women's Sports?

Friday April 4, 2008
Anna Kournikova made tennis sexy, and now it's Natalie Gulbis who is making golf sexy. The media loves women athletes. Of course, it's best if they are young, blond, gorgeous ... Read More

How to Prevent Sports-Related Eye Injuries

Thursday April 3, 2008
More than 90 percent of all eye injuries can be prevented with the use of appropriate protective eye wear. In this article you'll get tips and recommendations for what you ... Read More
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