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- Fast First Aid - Fast Return to the FieldCreated: 2009-12-18 @ 12:05:52 EST
Ankle sprain injury, treatment and rehab stories and advice… - Share Your Story: Ankle Sprain Show and TellCreated: 2009-12-16 @ 18:15:23 EST
An ankle sprain is one of the most common sports injuries for athletes who participate in sports that require running or jumping. Here's your chance to tell your story and provide tips and advice f… - Share Your Story: Talus Fracture Show and TellCreated: 2009-12-16 @ 12:48:22 EST
An ankle (talus bone) fracture is a complicated fracture that generally requires surgical repair. Talus fractures often have a lengthy healing process and getting the right care quickly can be the … - Strength Coach Trains Despite Meniscus TearCreated: 2009-12-15 @ 12:42:43 EST
A strength coach finds creative ways to keep exercising and teaching despite a torn meniscus… - Avulsion fracture of my talusCreated: 2009-12-14 @ 21:27:27 EST Updated: 2009-12-14 @ 21:27:27 EST
avulsion fracture of my talus… - Swimming Worked for MeCreated: 2009-12-14 @ 13:51:40 EST
Share your ideas for exercising while injured… - Do What You Can and You'll Feel BetterCreated: 2009-12-14 @ 12:41:43 EST Updated: 2009-12-14 @ 12:41:43 EST
How I Stayed Fit While Recovering from an Injury… - Share Your Story: How I Stayed Fit While Recovering from an InjuryCreated: 2009-12-14 @ 11:08:52 EST Updated: 2009-12-14 @ 12:29:22 EST
Being injured doesn't always mean you have to stop exercising completely. It may just require a bit of creativity and exercise modification. Show us how you maintained your fitness while recovering… - Submit an Entry: Essential Protective Safety Equipment and Gear for …Created: 2009-12-14 @ 11:01:27 EST Updated: 2009-12-14 @ 11:06:57 EST
Sports safety equipment and gear may sometimes look a little bit odd, but using the right protective safety gear for your sport is essential for preventing serious injuries or reducing the severity… - Share Your Gift Ideas for AthletesCreated: 2009-12-04 @ 14:19:03 EST Updated: 2009-12-04 @ 14:24:16 EST
Getting the right gift for anyone can be a challenge, but athletes and fitness buffs can be especially difficult to shop for. To make shopping easier, here are some great gift ideas from athletes a… - Back Pain Stretches - 6 Essential Back Pain StretchesCreated: 2009-12-04 @ 13:58:19 EST
Back pain can be caused by many reasons including tight, weak back, abdominal and core muscles or muscle pulls or strains. This back pain stretching exercise program can help reduce back pain and p… - IT Band Pain - Stretching Exercises for IT Band PainCreated: 2009-11-25 @ 19:50:20 EST
IT band pain can be caused by many reasons, including a tight or overused IT band, tight, weak muscles or an acute injury. This stretching program can help reduce IT band pain… - Ice Massage - How to Use Ice Massage on a Sports InjuryCreated: 2009-11-20 @ 11:39:05 EST
Icing injuries with an ice massage can be one of the most important immediate treatment steps for acute injuries such as sprains and strains, overuse injuries, contusions and bruises. … - Body Weight Workout Routine - Share Your Favorite Body Weight Workou…Created: 2009-11-19 @ 16:21:35 EST
Do you have a favorite body weight workout routine? Share your best body weight workout idea with other readers… - Preparing for ACL Sugery - How to Prepare for ACL SurgeryCreated: 2009-11-19 @ 16:14:28 EST
The following tips and reminders can help you be better prepared for ACL surgery as well as make a faster recovery from an ACL repair. … - Recovering From ACL Surgery - How to Make a Faster Recovery From AC…Created: 2009-11-18 @ 16:10:19 EST
The following tips and reminders can help you make a faster recovery from an ACL repair. … - Single Leg Bridge Exercise - How to Do the Single Leg Bridge ExerciseCreated: 2009-11-13 @ 11:46:05 EST
The single leg bridge exercise helps strengthen the glutes, hamstrings and core… - Bridge Exercise - How to Do the Bridge ExerciseCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 15:30:15 EST
The bridge exercise helps strengthen the glutes, hamstrings and core… - Used Fitness Equipment - Should You Buy Used Fitness EquipmentCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 22:04:18 EST
Buying used fitness equipment may be a great investment for your health and you wallet as long as you know what to look for before handing over your cash… - Home Fitness Equipment - What's Your Favorite Home Fitness Equipment…Created: 2009-11-03 @ 13:32:23 EST Updated: 2009-11-03 @ 13:37:54 EST
Working out at home is a great way to stick to a fitness routine and save money at the same time. My favorite home fitness equipment includes a rowing machine and a few dumb bells. How about you? W… - Concussion - Have You Had a Sports Concussion?…Created: 2009-10-30 @ 18:20:39 EDT
A concussion is a serious head injury that can have long-term effects if not treated properly. … - IT Band Pain - Crossover Squat Stretch for IT Band PainCreated: 2009-10-27 @ 14:26:57 EDT
Learn how to do the an advanced stretch for IT Band pain. The Crossover Squat Stretch may help reduce IT Band Pain Syndrome… - ACL Surgery Rehab Exercises - Recommended ACL Surgery Rehab Exercis…Created: 2009-10-27 @ 12:20:14 EDT
If you've had arthroscopic surgery to repair your ACL, you will most likely be referred to physical therapy for specific rehabilitation exercises that are most appropriate for you… - Fitness Linked to Fewer Doctor VisitsCreated: 2009-10-21 @ 19:34:53 EDT
Men who maintain fitness, or become fit, are less likely to have physician visits or overnight hospital stays… - Fitness Trends - Fitness Trends and PredctionsCreated: 2009-10-21 @ 19:30:06 EDT
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) Makes Fitness Trend Predictions for 2005… - Best Exercise Equipment Values - Budget Fitness - Cheap WorkoutsCreated: 2009-10-21 @ 19:27:06 EDT
Getting fit doesn't have to cost a lot of money. There are many ways to find or make inexpensive exercise equipment when you're on a budget. Learn how to find cheap and low-cost exercise equipment … - How to Use the Rowing Machine - Indoor RowerCreated: 2009-10-21 @ 19:25:45 EDT
Rowing is a great cardiovascular and strength-building exercise. With proper technique, rowing will work all the major muscle groups of the core, arms and legs in a balanced manner… - Best Running Stretches - Stretching and Flexibiltiy for RunnersCreated: 2009-10-21 @ 19:24:36 EDT
Stretches and flexibility exercises every runner needs to know … - Sports Nutrition - Sports Nutrition Basics from Training to Competit…Created: 2009-10-21 @ 19:22:41 EDT
Sports nutrition and eating to fuel your workouts and improve sports performance can be complicated. In order to simplify the role of nutrition in sports performance, it's often easier to break it … - Endorphins - What Are EndorphinsCreated: 2009-10-20 @ 17:12:44 EDT
Endorphins are the body's natural pain relievers. They act like opiates to reduce pain and bring about a feeling of euphoria and well-being. … - Stress Fracture - What Is a Stress Fracture?Created: 2009-10-19 @ 11:56:27 EDT
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. … - The Best Advice You Got from Your CoachCreated: 2009-10-16 @ 12:24:05 EDT Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 12:35:13 EDT
What's the best advice you ever received from a sports coach? … - Plantar Fasciitis - What Is Plantar Fasciitis Heel PainCreated: 2009-10-14 @ 18:26:26 EDT
Plantar fasciitis, foot pain, heel pain, plantar fascia, heel spurs, bone spur and pain on the bottom of the foot… - Have You Ever Had a Sports Injury Misdiagnosed?…Created: 2009-10-12 @ 11:25:33 EDT Updated: 2009-10-13 @ 10:19:42 EDT
Have you ever had a sports injury misdiagnosed? Share your story about a missed or misdiagnosed sports injury with other sports medicine readers. … - Simple Sports Nutrition Tips - Simple Sports Nutrition Tips for Athl…Created: 2009-10-08 @ 19:29:35 EDT Updated: 2009-10-09 @ 12:28:59 EDT
Sports nutrition can be complicated, but there are some basic principles that apply to nearly every athlete. If you aren't interested in the details or the science of sports nutrition, but still w… - What Is Turf Toe - Toe Pain from Turf ToeCreated: 2009-10-05 @ 12:20:42 EDT Updated: 2009-10-06 @ 09:21:36 EDT
Turf toe is a condition that causes pain at the base of the big toe. Usually the result of athletic activities on a hard surface, turf toe is especially common in athletes who compete on artificial… - Hamstring Injury - Stretching Exercises for a Hamstring InjuryCreated: 2009-09-29 @ 15:02:30 EDT
A hamstring injury can be caused by many reasons including tight, weak hamstring muscles or hamstring pulls or strains. This stretching program can help reduce hamstring pain and prevent hamstring … - Calf Pull - Stretching Exercises for Calf PullCreated: 2009-09-24 @ 14:28:25 EDT Updated: 2009-09-24 @ 14:44:45 EDT
Calf can be caused by many reasons including tight, weak muscles or pulls or strains to the lower leg. This stretching program can help reduce calf pain and prevent calf strain… - Groin Pain - Stretching Exercises for Groin PainCreated: 2009-09-18 @ 14:53:53 EDT
Groin pain can be caused by many reasons including tight, weak groin muscles or groin pulls or strains. This stretching program can help reduce groin pain and prevent groin pulls… - Sports Hernia - What Is a Sports HerniaCreated: 2009-09-15 @ 10:44:23 EDT Updated: 2009-09-15 @ 10:49:37 EDT
A sports hernia is an injury seen in athletes in a variety of sports. The sports hernia occurs when there is a weakening of the muscles of the abdominal wall. Treatment of a sports hernia may req… - Fascia - What Is FasciaCreated: 2009-09-14 @ 14:29:46 EDT Updated: 2009-09-15 @ 10:38:24 EDT
Fascia is a soft connective tissue located just below the skin that wraps and connects the muscles, bones, nerves and blood vessels of the body. … - Arches - What Are the Foot Arches - Arches of the FootCreated: 2009-09-14 @ 10:37:20 EDT
The foot arches are formed by the bones (tarsal and metatarsal), ligaments, and tendons of the foot and are essential for both movement and weight bearing… - Barefoot Running Shoes - What Do You Think of Barefoot Running Shoes…Created: 2009-09-08 @ 12:57:00 EDT
Vibram FiveFingers (barefoot shoes) are showing up on more an more athletes. The manufacturers claim that they improve biomechanics, balance and foot strength. What do you think? Share your experie… - ACL Repair Reconstruction and Arthroscopic Surgery Stories - Share Y…Created: 2009-09-08 @ 12:22:16 EDT
Share your experience with ACL reconstruction or arthroscopic surgery for an ACL repair… - Training For Bike Racing - Ten Tips For Better, Faster and More Effi…Created: 2009-09-07 @ 17:08:06 EDT
While you may never make it to the Tour de France, applying these ten training strategies will help you become a better, faster and more efficient cyclists no matter what speed or distance you ride… - Ligament - What Is a Ligament?Created: 2009-09-07 @ 12:48:18 EDT Updated: 2009-09-07 @ 12:50:26 EDT
A ligament is a band of fibrous tissue that connects bone to bone or bone to cartilage and supports and strengthens joints. … - Torn ACL - Have You Ever Torn Your ACL? Created: 2009-09-04 @ 21:09:18 EDT Updated: 2009-09-04 @ 21:16:59 EDT
Have you been treated for a torn ACL? Share your ACL surgery and recovery stories… - Barefoot Running - Pros and Cons of Barefoot RunningCreated: 2009-09-04 @ 20:39:03 EDT
There is a gowning subculture of runners going shoeless and embracing the barefoot running lifestyle… - Vibram FiveFingers - Running Shoeless With Vibram FiveFingersCreated: 2009-09-04 @ 19:56:02 EDT
The latest trend in sports footwear has athletes trying to capture the shoeless feel of barefoot running with products like Vibram FiveFingers. … - What Is a Superset - Strength Training with SupersetsCreated: 2009-09-01 @ 15:34:59 EDT Updated: 2009-09-01 @ 15:46:06 EDT
A superset is a form of strength training in which you move from one exercise to the next without a rest break… - How Do You Beat Exercise Boredom?Created: 2009-08-31 @ 10:00:40 EDT Updated: 2009-08-31 @ 10:14:58 EDT
During a bout of exercise boredom, none of my standard workout routines sound very enjoyable. What about you? Have you ever found yourself bored silly with your exercise routine? If so, what change… - Does Exercise Order Matter? Cardio Before Weights - Weights Before …Created: 2009-08-11 @ 10:56:04 EDT Updated: 2009-08-11 @ 10:57:05 EDT
What do you do first, cardio endurance exercise or weight lifting? Do you think exercise order matters? … - What's Your Biggest Exercise Training MistakeCreated: 2009-08-10 @ 09:42:56 EDT Updated: 2009-08-10 @ 09:50:42 EDT
Getting fit requires patience, consistency and progression, but it also helps to know what not to do. Have you made any exercise training mistakes? Share your advice and help others avoid the exerc… - Stress Fracture - How Have You Coped With a Stress FractureCreated: 2009-08-06 @ 18:53:34 EDT Updated: 2009-08-07 @ 15:00:25 EDT
Stress fractures are tiny cracks in the bones that often occur from overuse or repeated stress on a bone… - Ski Helmets - How to Choose and Fit a Ski HelmetCreated: 2009-08-05 @ 15:00:54 EDT Updated: 2009-08-05 @ 15:07:45 EDT
Wearing a properly fitted ski helmet is one of the most important pieces of safety gear a skier or snowboarder can wear to protect against serious head injuries and concussions. … - Sports Cleats - Sports Cleats for Soccer, Football and BaseballCreated: 2009-08-05 @ 10:36:46 EDT
Cleats are sports shoes that are specifically designed for field sports such as soccer, football and baseball. Sports cleats have small plastic spikes on the bottom of the shoes that improve tracti… - Choose the Right Helmet for Sports - Sports Helmets Prevent Head Inj…Created: 2009-08-04 @ 19:30:05 EDT Updated: 2009-08-05 @ 15:02:05 EDT
Wearing a properly fitted helmet is one of the most important pieces of safety gear an athlete can wear to protect against serious head injuries such as sports concussions. … - Pads and Guards for Sports - Sports Safety Gear Includes Pads and Gu…Created: 2009-08-04 @ 19:19:10 EDT
Safety pads and guards are standard safety equipment in dozens of contact sports. … - Sports Equipment - Safety Equipment - Essential Sports Safety Equipm…Created: 2009-08-04 @ 15:18:23 EDT Updated: 2009-08-04 @ 15:21:46 EDT
Sports safety equipment and gear may sometimes look a little bit odd, but using the right protective safety gear for your sport is essential for preventing serious injuries or reducing the severity… - Bike Gear Essentials - Bike Gear Essentials Include Bike Shorts and …Created: 2009-08-04 @ 14:57:03 EDT Updated: 2009-08-04 @ 19:08:28 EDT
Tight, black lyric bike shorts may look a bit strange to some people, but for a cyclist, bike shorts offer both comfort and function on the bike… - Bike Shorts - Why Do Cyclists Wear Tight Bike ShortsCreated: 2009-08-04 @ 14:51:33 EDT Updated: 2009-08-04 @ 19:11:50 EDT
Tight, black lyric bike shorts may look a bit strange to some people, but for a cyclist, bike shorts offer both comfort and function on the bike… - Cycling Shoes - How to Buy Cycling ShoesCreated: 2009-08-04 @ 14:40:44 EDT Updated: 2009-08-04 @ 19:15:38 EDT
Cycling shoes come in a variety of styles, and offer specialized fit and function, including cleats that clip into special pedals. Read more to discover the best cycling shoe for your needs… - Cheerleading Stunts - Risky Cheerleading Stunts Linked to Injuries i…Created: 2009-08-04 @ 13:43:31 EDT Updated: 2009-08-04 @ 18:55:42 EDT
Serious injuries from cheerleading stunts make it one of the most dangerous sports for women and girls. Serious head and neck injuries from failed acrobatic cheerleading stunts are increasing every… - Best Stretching Exercises for Soccer - Stretching and Flexibility fo…Created: 2009-08-03 @ 16:33:29 EDT
Soccer is a demanding sport that requires strength, agility, endurance and flexibility. Warming up and stretching appropriately can have a variety of benefits for soccer players no matter what your… - Support Systems Build Confidence - Athletes With Strong Support Sys…Created: 2009-07-29 @ 14:14:04 EDT Updated: 2009-07-29 @ 22:40:05 EDT
Having supportive friends, family and teammates may just be an athlete's secret weapon to improving sports success by building confidence… - Best Running Stretches - What Are Your Favorite Running StretchesCreated: 2009-07-27 @ 19:53:55 EDT Updated: 2009-07-28 @ 09:47:27 EDT
Reader's share their favorite running stretches . Do you have a favorite stretch before or after you run?… - Best Cycling Stretches - Stretching and Flexibility for CyclingCreated: 2009-07-27 @ 19:04:45 EDT Updated: 2009-07-27 @ 19:33:18 EDT
Bicycling is a repetitive motion exercise that can lead to tightness in several major muscle groups. Stretching after cycling can have a variety of benefits for when done properly… - Eccentric Muscle Contraction - What Is Eccentric Muscle ContractionCreated: 2009-07-16 @ 19:21:29 EDT
An eccentric muscle contraction is a type of muscle activation that increases tension on a muscle as it lengthens. … - Normal Range of Motion - What Is Normal Range of Motion Values - ROMCreated: 2009-07-16 @ 10:07:08 EDT
Normal Range of Motion. Although there is variability among individuals, the following are generally accepted values for normal range of motion in each joint. … - Muscle Fiber Contraction - What Is Muscle Fiber Contraction?Created: 2009-07-15 @ 17:44:31 EDT Updated: 2009-07-16 @ 16:59:30 EDT
Muscle contractions occur when a muscle fiber or group of fibers is activated by a nerve to increases the tension within the muscle. [p]… - Concentric Muscle Contraction - What Is Concentric Muscle ContractionCreated: 2009-07-15 @ 17:32:18 EDT Updated: 2009-07-15 @ 17:33:27 EDT
A concentric muscle contraction is a type of muscle activation that increases tension on a muscle as it shortens. … - Range of Motion - What Is Range of Motion - ROMCreated: 2009-07-14 @ 18:18:32 EDT Updated: 2009-07-15 @ 16:30:21 EDT
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 @ 14:41:23 EDT Updated: 2009-07-14 @ 18:21:15 EDT
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… - RICE - Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation Best Treatment for Acut…Updated: 2009-12-19 @ 15:06:31 EST
RICE stands for Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation and is the best method for the immediate treatment of most sports injuries… - Talus Ankle Fracture - Share Your Talus Ankle Fracture StoryUpdated: 2009-12-16 @ 12:48:22 EST
An ankle (talus bone) fracture is a complicated fracture that generally requires surgical repair. Talus fractures often have a lengthy healing process and getting the right care quickly can be the … - Use It or Lose It - Detraining, Deconditioning and the Use It or los…Updated: 2009-12-14 @ 11:52:44 EST
We've all heard the saying "Use It or Lose It." And while it's true that you will lose fitness, when you stop exercising, how quickly you lose fitness depends on several factors, includin… - Cold Weather Exercise Safety - How to Exercise Safely in Cold Weathe…Updated: 2009-12-09 @ 16:18:20 EST
It is important to be aware of the early warning signs and symptoms of cold exposure… - Core Stabilization - Core Stabilization and the Transverse Abdominis…Updated: 2009-12-08 @ 11:03:22 EST
The Transverse Abdominis (TVA) muscle is an important stabilizer of the low-back and one of the main core stabilizing muscles of the lumbar spine… - Top Sports DrinksUpdated: 2009-12-06 @ 18:08:13 EST
For athletes to stay well hydrated it is recommended that they drink 1/2 to 3/4 cup every 15-20 minutes during exercise; in long endurance training or events it is helpful to use a sports drink to … - What To Eat Before Exercise - Foods to Eat Before Exercise…Updated: 2009-12-06 @ 18:05:29 EST
What should you eat before exercise? Whether you are eating before an athletic competition, or a basic training workout, what you eat can make a difference in both your performance and recovery… - Amphetamines – Stimulants – Performance Enhancing Drugs…Updated: 2009-12-06 @ 17:57:01 EST
Amphetamines are central nervous system stimulant drugs that increase alertness and self-confidence, improve concentration, decrease appetite and create a feeling of increased energy. However, they… - Top 10 Sport and Fitness Gift Ideas for $25 or Less…Updated: 2009-12-04 @ 14:19:38 EST
Here are a collection of gift ideas under $25 for the athlete on your list. If you're looking for something different, look below. The following list details a few new ideas for the athlete in your… - Body Weight Workout Routine - Use Body Weight Workout Routine for Bu…Updated: 2009-11-19 @ 16:23:16 EST
The Body Weight Workout is an exercise routine you can do any time with no equipment. Perfect for budget exercise, traveling, home workouts or adding a bit of variety to your regular exercise routi… - How to Train Like an Olympian - Olympic Athlete Workout Fitness Sec…Updated: 2009-11-14 @ 16:25:28 EST
Training like an Olympic athlete requires a plan and a lot of dedication. By borrowing a few training secrets from Olympic athletes, you, too, can train smarter and get fit faster… - Home Fitness Equipment - Best Home Fitness Equipment Choices…Updated: 2009-11-03 @ 13:36:16 EST
Best Home Fitness Equipment Choices. Here are the top picks for home gym equipment. If you are looking for a convenient and efficient way to get exercise without leaving home, or thinking of buildi… - Concussion - Sports Concussion and Head Injury in AthletesUpdated: 2009-10-30 @ 18:22:44 EDT
Concussions are traumatic head injuries that occur from both mild and severe blows to the head. Some head injuries may appear to be mild but research is finding that concussions can have serious, l… - Iliotibial Band Syndrome - What Causes Iliotibial Band Band Syndrome…Updated: 2009-10-27 @ 11:52:08 EDT
Iliotibial band syndrome, also called IT band syndrome often causes pain on the outside of the knee. … - Fitness Trends - The Best Sports Medicine and Sport Fitness Trends…Updated: 2009-10-21 @ 19:32:50 EDT
What where the best fitness ideas and trends. Here are a few of the fitness trends and ideas that took off in 2008 and are likely to continue in the future… - Abdominal Exercise - Best Abdominal Exercise Equipment and Videos…Updated: 2009-10-21 @ 14:34:35 EDT
Abdominal exercises can help you build core strength and get a flat belly. Here are some recommended products to help you stay motivated while you focus on the abs… - Endorphin Release - Runner High - How Endorphins Cause Runners HighUpdated: 2009-10-20 @ 14:59:59 EDT
The notion of a surge in endorphin levels resulting in a "runner's high" has been talked about for decades, but only in 2008 did the myth become fact. … - Sports Fitness Coach - How to Find a Good Sports Fitness CoachUpdated: 2009-10-16 @ 12:50:21 EDT
Qualities of an Effective Coach. An effective coach understands how to communicate with players in a way that gets results. The goal of coaching is to guide, inspire and empower the athlete to real… - Plantar Fasciitis - What Is Plantar Fasciitis Heel PainUpdated: 2009-10-14 @ 18:22:52 EDT
Plantar fasciitis, foot pain, heel pain, plantar fascia, heel spurs, bone spur and pain on the bottom of the foot… - Sports Nutrition - Sports Nutrition Basics from Training to Competit…Updated: 2009-10-14 @ 17:10:41 EDT
Sports nutrition and eating to fuel your workouts and improve sports performance can be complicated. In order to simplify the role of nutrition in sports performance, it's often easier to break it … - Unsafe and Dangerous Exercises - 8 Signs of Unsafe and Dangerous Exe…Updated: 2009-10-13 @ 10:40:13 EDT
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 pa… - Missed or Misdiagnosed Sports Injuries - 5 Commonly Missed or Misdi…Updated: 2009-10-12 @ 11:32:52 EDT
Sports injuries that are often missed or misdiagnosed include concussions, Achilles tendon ruptures, ACL injuries and others. … - Ice or Heat - When to Use Ice and When to Use Heat on a Sports InjuryUpdated: 2009-10-11 @ 11:46:06 EDT
Confused about when to use ice and when to use heat on your injuries, aches and pains? Here are the guidelines for deciding on ice or heat for injuries… - Ankle Pain - A Sprained Ankle is the Most Common Cause of Ankle PainUpdated: 2009-10-09 @ 13:36:53 EDT
Ankle Sprains and twists -- treatment and prevention… - Common Football InjuriesUpdated: 2009-10-09 @ 13:17:23 EDT
Football injuries are common and range from minor annoying aches and pains to serious injuries. … - ACL Injury Prevention - Tips for AthletesUpdated: 2009-10-08 @ 12:27:20 EDT
Athletes can reduce their risk of ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injuries by adding training drills that require balance, and combined strength and speed… - Workout Routines - Navy SEALs Workout RoutineUpdated: 2009-10-07 @ 22:38:15 EDT
Sample workout routine - the Navy SEALs Workout routine progresses you quickly to get results fast. Are you up to the challenge?… - Vertical Jump - How to Improve Vertical JumpUpdated: 2009-10-07 @ 13:47:41 EDT
Tips and training methods to get more height from your jump… - Plyometric Exercises - ACL Injury Prevention Program Plyometric Exer…Updated: 2009-10-07 @ 13:08:09 EDT
ACL Injury Prevention Program Plyometrics is a highly specific training session to decrease the number of ACL injuries incurred by female soccer players… - ACL Reconstruction - ACL Reconstruction with Arthroscopic SurgeryUpdated: 2009-10-06 @ 17:22:36 EDT
ACL Reconstruction and arthroscopic surgery options and description… - ACL Injury - Acl Injury Rehab ExercisesUpdated: 2009-10-06 @ 17:06:13 EDT
Rehabilitation Exercises for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Knee Injuries… - What is a Joint? The Definition of the Word - Joint Anatomy TermsUpdated: 2009-10-06 @ 09:42:05 EDT
What is a joint? Learn the medical definition of the term "joint."… - Meniscus Tear - Arthroscopic Surgery for Meniscus TearUpdated: 2009-10-05 @ 14:10:11 EDT
Arthroscopic surgery is the standard outpatient treatment to repair a torn meniscus. Meniscus tears typically occur in sports that require fast starts, stops, cuts and pivots. … - Meniscus Tears - What Is a Meniscus Tear?Updated: 2009-10-05 @ 14:04:03 EDT
Meniscus Tears often require arthroscopic surgery. Learn about the cause and treatment of a meniscus cartilage… - Alphabetical List of Common Sports Injuries and PainUpdated: 2009-10-05 @ 13:18:58 EDT
Alphabetical List of Common Sports Injuries and Pain… - Prevent Ski Injuries - Ski Workouts - Strength Flexibility - Ski Con…Updated: 2009-10-05 @ 13:09:22 EDT
Skiing takes strength, flexibility and endurance. Prepare for safe, injury-free ski ski and snowboard season with the following ski conditioning routines… - Physical Activity Reduces Your Risk of Catching ColdsUpdated: 2009-10-02 @ 15:01:10 EDT
Exercisers Less Likely to Catch Colds … - Tips for Avoiding Germs at the GymUpdated: 2009-10-02 @ 15:01:08 EDT
Ten tips to avoiding germs and prevent colds and the flu while working out at the gym. … - Hamstring Injury - Hamstring Injury and Pulled Hamstring MusclesUpdated: 2009-09-27 @ 12:21:49 EDT
Hamstring Pull, Tear, or Strain - the most common injury among runners… - Ankle Injury Rehab - Ankle Injury Rehab Program BasicsUpdated: 2009-09-24 @ 16:45:04 EDT
Here is a basic ankle injury rehab program for strengthening the muscles that support the ankle joint… - Calf Pain - Calf Pain from a Pulled or Torn Calf MuscleUpdated: 2009-09-24 @ 14:59:21 EDT
Pain that occurs in the calf muscle on the lower part of the leg often is the result of a pulled or torn calf muscle. This is called a calf strain. … - Injury Prevention and Sports SafetyUpdated: 2009-09-21 @ 14:06:33 EDT
Getting hurt doesn't have to be part of the game. Get expert advice about sports injury prevention and sports safety for athletes, parents and coaches… - Groin Pain from a Groin Pull or Strain - How to Treat Groin PainUpdated: 2009-09-18 @ 15:34:09 EDT
Groin pain is common with a groin muscle pull or strain. The injury should be treated as quickly as possible. … - Iliac Artery Endofibrosis - Endofibrosis - Arteriopathy and Leg Pai…Updated: 2009-09-18 @ 12:26:51 EDT
External iliac arteriopathy, or iliac artery fibrosis, is an uncommon cause of leg pain in cyclists due to damage to the arteries that supply blood to the lower body. … - Groin and Inner Thigh Stretch - How to Do the Seated Groin and Inner…Updated: 2009-09-16 @ 13:39:30 EDT
Weak hips may lead to many common lower-leg injuries, especially in runners. This simple exercise can strengthen the hips and reduce knee pain and injury in runners… - Youth Sports and Overuse and Chronic Injuries - Increasing Overuse …Updated: 2009-09-08 @ 10:54:04 EDT
Doctors are seeing more kids with chronic and overuse injuries; experts link this with year-round sports training and little rest in the off-season… - Foot Anatomy and PhysiologyUpdated: 2009-09-07 @ 12:29:51 EDT
Overview of Foot Anatomy and Physiology… - Youth Sports Safety Tips - A Parent's Checklist for Youth SportsUpdated: 2009-09-05 @ 11:29:43 EDT
This checklist can help parents make sure their kids sports teams and clubs are safe, fun and well managed. … - Children's Sports Injuries - Treatment and PreventionUpdated: 2009-09-05 @ 11:27:39 EDT
How to Prevent Children's Sports Injuries. Childhood sports injuries may be inevitable, but there are some things you can do to help prevent them or treat them quickly. … - Conditioning Exercises for Improving GolfUpdated: 2009-09-05 @ 10:43:11 EDT
Golfers need to focus on technique to see improvement, but two basic components of conditioning can improve your golf fitness and reduce your risk of injury… - ACL and PCL - What ate ACL and PCL Ligament Injuries of the KneeUpdated: 2009-09-04 @ 21:14:30 EDT
Information about Ligament Injuries of the knee: ACL, PCL, MCL and LCL Anterior and Posterior Cruciate Ligament and Medial and Lateral Collateral ligament injuries. … - Best Abdominal Exercises - What Are Your Favorite Abdominal Exercise…Updated: 2009-09-04 @ 21:09:39 EDT
Reader's share their favorite Ab exercisers. Do you have a favorite abdominal workout?… - Exercise Boredom - How to End Exercise Boredum and Break Fitness RutsUpdated: 2009-08-31 @ 10:05:22 EDT
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