http://www.sportswomenfitness.com Sat, 28 Nov 2009 13:05:21 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en There is a rapid increase in the number of people working to improve their overall physical fitness and conditioning through exercise. Unquestionably, the most popular form of cardiovascular exercise is running. Running is inexpensive, requires little equipment and is very convenient. If you can find a sidewalk or a path, ... http://www.sportswomenfitness.com/sports-injuries/runners-injuries/ The median nerve The median nerve may be compressed at several levels in the arm: by the ligament of Struthers, in the forearm at the level of the lacertus fibrosus, pronator teres or at the origin of the flexor digitorum superficialis. There is activity related discomfort in the forearm and ... http://www.sportswomenfitness.com/sports-injuries/nerve-compressions/ Scaphoid fracture The most common carpal fracture. Volumes have been written about the appropriate management of this fracture. Suspected after a fall onto the hand and tenderness over the scaphoid or in the anatomic ‘snuff box’, (scaphoid impaction test, SIT, is positive, Swelling and ‘thickening’ in the AP length of the wrist ... http://www.sportswomenfitness.com/sports-injuries/wrist-fractures/ The biology and biomechanics of fracture and soft tissue healing are no different in the athlete. (Athletes do not heal any quicker because they seek the advice and treatment of a ‘sports doctor’). In general, fracture union in the upper limb occurs in about six weeks (in the adult, and ... http://www.sportswomenfitness.com/sports-injuries/hand-fractures/ Initial priorities are outlined below Stop bleeding (direct pressure) Relieve pain (digital/wrist block) Assess injury (and splint) Path of Recovery Pain relief Protection Physiotherapy A digital, or wrist block is the best way of relieving pain (Lignocaine 2%, without adrenaline, in doses not exceeding 5mg/kg, any nerve injury must have been assessed and documented prior to the ... http://www.sportswomenfitness.com/sports-injuries/hand-injury-treatment/ Team Approach Rehabilitation is facilitated by a team approach. The basic team comprises in order of importance The injured athlete. The physical therapist- physiotherapist have the most scientific training (other types include masseuse) The doctor. Others; orthotist, brace maker, strapper, coach, exercise trainers, dietitian, psychologist, dentist, nurse, first aid personal, peer group, family and friends. Diagnosis History present injury, ... http://www.sportswomenfitness.com/sports-injuries/key-concepts-of-rehabilitation/ Rehabilitation is a generic term for the comprehensive treatment of injury and/or medical conditions. It has active and passive elements. It focuses upon the whole person not just the injury and aims to restore the greatest possible degree of function in the shortest possible time. The factors implicated in the ... http://www.sportswomenfitness.com/sports-injuries/principles-of-rehabilitation/ The pregnant women, who drink even a little, weaken their bond with their children. This fact is proved in a recent research conducted by PhD student Eilidh Duncan at Aberdeen's Robert Gordon University. Alcohol drinking during pregnancy is found to have many negative effects. Here are few. The mothers who drink during ... http://www.sportswomenfitness.com/news/drinking-affects-mother-child-bonding/ Netball is one of the most popular Australian sports, which is played in teams. Netball is popular among sports women. However, male and mixed competitions are also happening. This game puts a lot of physical stress on the players as they have to be highly active to escape from the ... http://www.sportswomenfitness.com/sports-related-injuries/injuries-in-netball/ Located between the ribs and the pelvis on the front of the human body, abdominal muscle supports the trunk of the body and allows movement. Four abdominal muscle groups: (1) Transverse abdominis, (2) Internal oblique, (3) External oblique and (4) Rectus abdominis – constitute the abdominal muscle and in turn ... http://www.sportswomenfitness.com/sports-injuries/abdominal-muscle-injury/