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- Normal Range of Motion - What Is Normal Range of Motion Values - ROMCreated: 2009-07-14 @ 23:24:00 GMT Updated: 2009-07-14 @ 23:31:39 GMT
Normal Range of Motion. Although there is variability among individuals, the following are generally accepted values for normal range of motion in each joint. … - Range of Motion - What Is Range of Motion - ROMCreated: 2009-07-14 @ 22:18:32 GMT Updated: 2009-07-14 @ 23:40:49 GMT
Range of motion (ROM) is a term commonly used to refer to the movement of a joint from full flexion to full extension… - Toe Pain From a Broken Toe - Toe Pain From a Broken or Fractured ToeCreated: 2009-07-14 @ 18:41:23 GMT Updated: 2009-07-14 @ 22:21:15 GMT
A broken toe is usually recognized immediately by severe pain and a cracking or popping sound that is heard as a small bone in the toe fractures. Most broken toes are the result of dropping somethi… - Topical Sports Creams -Do You Use Topical Sports Creams for Muscle P…Created: 2009-07-13 @ 15:45:09 GMT
Researchers have stated that over the counter sports creams containing salicylates as the main active ingredient (brand names: Bengay, Aspercreme and Sportscreme) are not effective and are, in fact… - Stress Fracture - What Is a Stress Fracture?Created: 2009-07-09 @ 19:39:41 GMT Updated: 2009-07-09 @ 23:49:29 GMT
A stress fracture is usually the result of repeated trauma or overuse that occurs when muscles become fatigued or overloaded and can not absorb the stress and shock and repeated impact. … - Bone Density and Exercise - What Exercise Increases Bone DensityCreated: 2009-07-07 @ 16:15:31 GMT Updated: 2009-07-08 @ 14:53:37 GMT
Building and maintaining bone density requires a combination of good nutrition and weight bearing exercise. … - External Iliac Artery Endofibrosis - External Iliac Artery Endofibro…Created: 2009-07-07 @ 14:43:32 GMT
Were you treated for iliac artery endofibrosis, or arteriopathy? Share your diagnosis and treatment story with other athletes who are dealing with this uncommon condition… - Heat Exhaustion - What is Heat Exhaustion - How to Prevent Heat Exha…Created: 2009-07-01 @ 20:10:50 GMT
If you exercise in hot weather, you may be at risk for developing heat exhaustion, a serious condition that can quickly become heat stroke if not treated promptly. Learn how to recognize and preven… - Heat Stroke - What is Heat StrokeCreated: 2009-07-01 @ 19:54:01 GMT
Heat Stroke is a serious condition and should be treated as an emergency. Also information about heat exhaustion, heat cramps a exercise safely in hot weather… - Heat Cramps - What Are Heat CrampsCreated: 2009-07-01 @ 19:52:33 GMT
Even the most highly conditioned athletes can develop heat cramps when exercising in hot weather. … - Heat Rash - What is Heat Rash - How to Prevent Heat RashCreated: 2009-07-01 @ 17:14:34 GMT
Heat rash is a type of skin irritation caused by heat and friction… - Hot Weather Exercise Safety - Dehydration, Heat Stroke and Heat Exha…Created: 2009-06-30 @ 00:52:59 GMT Updated: 2009-06-30 @ 20:46:14 GMT
Athletes are especially susceptible to heat-related illness such as dehydration, heat exhaustion and heat stroke while exercising in hot weather. … - Heat Stroke - What is Heat Stroke - How to Prevent Heat StrokeCreated: 2009-06-29 @ 17:53:26 GMT
Heat Stroke is a serious condition and should be treated as an emergency. Also information about heat exhaustion, heat cramps a exercise safely in hot weather… - Quercetin - What is Quercetin - Does Quercetin Increase Endurance?Created: 2009-06-25 @ 19:37:21 GMT Updated: 2009-06-25 @ 22:06:35 GMT
Quercetin is a powerful antioxident that may be linked to increases in endurance and fitness in athletes and nonathletes alike… - Lying Piriformis Stretch - How to Stretch the Piriformis Muscle and …Created: 2009-06-24 @ 18:20:54 GMT
Tight piriformis muscles can lead to knee pain and lower back pain. Use this simple piriformis stretch to open your hips and keep the piriformis limber. … - Athletic Socks - What Are Your Favorite Athletic Socks?Created: 2009-06-22 @ 21:31:59 GMT
Do you have a favorite athletic sock for your sport? Share your favorite and tell us why you think it's the best… - Athletic Socks - What Athletic Socks Are Best for SportsCreated: 2009-06-22 @ 19:09:12 GMT Updated: 2009-06-22 @ 21:33:33 GMT
The type of athletic sock you choose for your sport can make a big difference in your comfort, safely and even performance. The primary purpose of quality athletic socks is to keep the foot dry, an… - Swelling - What Causes Swelling and Swollen JointsCreated: 2009-06-16 @ 21:08:50 GMT Updated: 2009-06-17 @ 00:06:41 GMT
Swelling refers to an unusual accumulation of fluid within soft tissues. Common areas of swelling include the knees, ankles and other joints in the lower leg… - Athletes and Sleep - Why Athletes Need More SleepCreated: 2009-06-16 @ 19:53:11 GMT
The amount of sleep and athlete gets appears to have a large impact on sports performance. … - Exercises for Back Pain - Best Weight Lifting Exercise to Ease Back …Created: 2009-06-15 @ 14:49:45 GMT Updated: 2009-06-15 @ 20:33:27 GMT
Research finds weight lifting better than cardio for easing back pain …