First Aid for Sports Injuries
... "Break a leg" means good luck only in the theater. Take care to avoid injury when exercising. Prevention Common sense can prevent many sports injuries. Some typical injuries and ways to prevent them a...

First Aid for Sprains & Strains
... Common causes for sprains and strains are falls, twisting a limb, sports injuries and over- exertion. A sprain results from overstretching or tearing a ligament (fibrous tissue that connects bones), a...

Sports Injuries
... Common sports injuries include twisted ankles, painful joints, and stiff, sore muscles. If you continue to exercise when injured further damage can leave you laid up for weeks or months. "Break a leg"...

Sports Herbs
... Maggie was a long-distance runner and avid volleyball player, but last year she pulled a hamstring muscle and was unable to run for two months. Having an extremely active and curious mind, Maggie bega...

Homeopathic Medicines for Sports Injuries
... A growing number of professional athletes and weekend warriors are spelling relief H-O-M-E-O-P-A-T-H-Y. Although homeopathic medicines have a reputation of helping people who are suffering from chroni...

Sports Injuries
... Q: Is it dangerous to basically just exercise on the weekend? I don''t have time to workout during the week. A: Weekend athletes can run into problems. Boring as it sounds, you well know that regular ...

Risk Factors Contributing to Overuse Injuries In Sports
... Intrinsic (Anatomical) * Musculoskeletal malalignment * Musculoskeletal inability * Inflexibility of muscle * Muscle weakness Extrinsic (Training Errors & Equipment Problems) * Improper training techn...

Treatment for Sports Injuries
... Osteopathic manipulation is a valuable tool for the prevention and treatment of sports injuries. Ensuring that the body’s musculoskeletal system is in proper balance and alignment can prevent injuries...

Young Athletes and Sports Injuries
... (Following is an article by Brett Thomas D.O. describing his first experiences with osteopathic treatments which began during his high school days. Dr. Thomas participated in many sports and received ...