Articles Index
8 Ways to Recognize Unsafe and Dangerous Exercises
What are safe and unsafe exercises? How do you know what exercises to avoid? Today we determine the safety of any particular exercise in terms of the risk of injury to the person performing that particular movement.
ACL Injury Prevention - Tips for Athletes
Athletes can reduce their risk of ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injuries by adding training drills that require balance, and combined strength and speed.
Bike Helmet Basics - How to Fit a Helmet
Cyclists need to wear a properly fitted helmet to avoid serious head injuries from falls.
Mouth Guards - Mouth Protection
Mouth guards reduce the risk of broken or lost teeth and other jaw and mouth injuries. Learn more about the recommended selection and use of mouth guards for sports.
Exercise Injury Prevention - 10 Tips for Injury Prevention During Exercise
Exercise Injury Prevention - 10 Tips for Injury Prevention During Exercise - Things to keep in mind when beginning or changing your exercise routine.
Staph and Community Acquired MRSA Infections in Athletes
Due to close contact, athletes may be more likely to get Community Acquired MRSA (methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus), a type of bacteria that has become resistant to many antibiotics.
Can Athletes Get an Edge with Sports Massage?
Athletes frequently get massage before and after athletic events or training. Are the benefits more than psychological?
Protecting Your Eyes
More than 90 percent of all eye injuries can be prevented with the use of appropriate protective eye wear. What you need to know about protecting your eyes when playing sports.
Exercise and Immunity
Moderate exercise may boost the immune system function, but intense exercise can have the the opposite effect.
Running on Sand or Grass May Increase Risk of Injury
While running on sand or grass would seem to decrease the risk of sports injuries, sports medicine experts see more sprains, strains and tendonitis from running on these uneven and inconsistent surface.
How to Prevent the 5 Most Common Sports Injuries
Tips for dealing with the most common sports related injuries