An athlete must take care of their vision as eyes help them determine timing, coordination and speed. Broken bones and bruises can be healed with time and cared but a serious eye injury can put one on the disabled list forever.
A sprained ankle is the most common type of sports injury. It is nothing but stretching and or tearing of ligaments. The most common is an inversion sprain, where the ankle turns inwards, damaging the ligaments on the outside of the ankle.
Gymnasts walking on balance beams or landing after a dismount, tend to throw their arms outwards for balance. This happens when the Center of Mass (COM) spreads, which gives more stability and balance. While tripping, an individual instinctively throws one’s arms outwards. It is due to the body’s unconscious attempt of changing the COM, which [...]
Sports and injuries go hand in hand. Hence, post-operative care of athletes is very important. Athletes tend to often follow doctor’s orders faithfully in order to make a quick comeback to sports. In such a scenario, it’s normal for the surgeon to feel pressurized from the athletes.
Congratulations on the birth of your baby! The speed at which you return to a normal training routine will depend on the length and difficulty of your delivery. If you had any complications or medications, more rest and recovery time will be needed. It is also important to note that many of the physical and [...]
Physical changes in the third trimester include:
increased uterus size
continued weight gain of 3–6 kg
return of fatigue
increased need to urinate
increased looseness in your joints
heartburn and indigestion
muscle cramps
swelling in the hands, feet and ankles
disrupted sleep.
The second trimester will bring a variety of physical changes, including:
increase in uterus size
resting heart rate increase of another 3–4 beats/min
increase in body weight of 3–5 kg
heartburn/constipation
leg cramps
decreased fatigue and nausea
increased feeling of energy
An athlete usually puts his/her body through hell in an effort to be the best at what He/she does. The actual practice sessions coupled with weight training workouts and extra conditioning take a toll on the body. The ability to recover from all of these stresses can be the difference between a champion and a [...]
In the first trimester there are not many noticeable physical changes. However, there are changes occurring in your body that may affect your ability and desire to exercise. Some of these include:
The average weight gain during a healthy pregnancy is 11 to 16 kg, with the greatest increases in the second and third trimesters. Body fat increases as well, particularly in the first two trimesters. These changes will affect your exercise abilities and your level of energy. Weight gain will also alter your centre of gravity [...]
