Bone accretion refers to the rapid increase in bone mass which occurs during the late childhood and puberty stage. At least half of the bone calcium is accumulated during this period. Any impairment in the natural process of bone accretion can lead to serious problems like risks of osteoporosis, a disease that makes bones more prone [...]
Football or soccer injuries are part and parcel of playing football/soccer and are inevitable no matter at what level the athlete plays the sport. However, the key to a quick recovery is the knowledge of how to manage the injury to speed up healing.
Sports and diabetes were regarded as unlikely allies. Patients having diabetes were discouraged from doing even exercises considering the risk of high blood sugar levels produced as a result of the release of increased amount of glucose during exercises. The risk of hypoglycemia or low blood sugar levels was also feared as a result of [...]
Bicycling is a great, low-impact sport, but it isn’t without risk of injury. Most cycling injuries occur due to poor bike fit or improper riding technique. It’s important to have the bike adjusted to one’s body because proper bike fit can prevent pain and injury.
Knee pain: Knee pain is extremely common in cyclists. In order [...]
Cricketers are expected to train longer, harder, and earlier in life to excel in their chosen sport. The repetitive nature of the game and the need often to be out on the field of play for long periods further predispose cricketers to a wide range of injuries. Injury can occur during any phase of the [...]
Basketball is a very popular sport throughout the world. People participate in the sport at all levels of competition. Injury is very common in this sport. Basketball injuries can be placed under two general categories: overuse injuries and acute (traumatic) injuries.
Sports players in athletics are most prone to muscle and tendon injuries. Both of these can be very traumatic. Common examples are hamstring pulls while sprinting, or a direct blow to a muscle, or overuse such as in Achilles tendinitis.
Anemia is caused by the low blood cell count in the blood. One of the causes of anemia is the deficiency of iron. Iron is required for the production of hemoglobin which gives blood the red color. In the absence of hemoglobin, the carrying of oxygen to the cells is severely affected. The deficiency of [...]
The purpose of an athletic shoe is to protect the foot from the stresses of the sport, while permitting the athlete to achieve her maximum potential. The concept of sport specific shoes is an important one. If the athlete lifts weights, plays tennis, does aerobics, runs 20 miles per week, cycles, plays golf and tennis, [...]
Apparel is one of the biggest components of the sports industry. The athletic wear industry is a $30 billion - $34 billion business. And women make up eighty per cent of the market, whether buying apparel for themselves or buying for others. Typical garments include shorts, tracksuits, T-shirts, polo shirts and trainers. Specialised garments include [...]
