Five of the Most Common Football-Related Injuries
Most Common Football-Related Injuries Football is a high-contact sport made most popular in the United States. Because of the physical nature of the sport, injuries are a common occurrence. In…
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Exercising in Extreme Conditions
Exercising in Extreme Conditions While extremely hot and cold temperatures aren’t particularly a barrier to entry when it comes to sport and physical activity, extreme conditions can trigger negative consequences…
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Aerobic And Resistance Training in Sports Medicine
Aerobic And Resistance Training The benefits of aerobic and resistance training in both recreational and competitive athletes are well documented. Sports programs and athletes have embraced these techniques as pillars…
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The Most Common Injuries in Track & Field Athletes
Common Injuries in Track & Field Athletes Track & Field is a sport that involves a combination of activities that require running, jumping, and throwing. Due to the broad scope…
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An Athlete’s Guide to Exercise & Muscle Physiology
Athlete’s Guide to Muscle Physiology While exercise is commonly grouped into a rigid, singular activity, there are actually endless forms of exercise, each requiring its own set of unique muscular…
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The Most Effective Injury Prevention Protocols
Effective Injury Prevention Protocols Sports activity is the number one cause of injury in adolescents and young adults. This alone underlines the importance of an effective injury prevention plan, yet,…
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Sports Injury Rehabilitation Techniques for Athletes
Sports Injury Rehabilitation Techniques Injuries are an extremely prevalent outcome, both in recreational and competitive sports alike. While there are injury prevention protocols that can and should be implemented, injuries,…
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The Most Common Gymnastics-Related Injuries
Gymnastics-Related Injuries Gymnastics is an extremely difficult sport that involves excessive body strength and power, extreme precision and skill, and complex routines that drastically increase the risk of injury. The…
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Sports Ultrasound Use
Sports Ultrasound Ultrasonography is a diagnostic and evaluation modality that has been used in medicine since the mid-1900s, although the physics of ultrasound were initially considered in the late 1800s….
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Injections for the Athlete
Athletic Injections There are several categories of injections for athletes, each with its purpose and benefits. Athletes may benefit from certain types of medical injections, and those will be discussed….
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