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Pulling one’s hamstring is one of the most common soccer injuries and the most common cause is the lack of proper stretching before playing. When one says that they pull their hamstring, w … 
For millions of American children and teens playing sports, good nutrition is critical for maximum health, performance and normal growth. Yet, with all the information available out there, it’s becoming harder than ever for a young athlete to filter truth from myth, and detangle the good from the bad and the ugly, says Amanda Leonard, ...
Runners can prevent side-stitches with two simple adjustments - change their breathing rhythm to exhale on their left foot fall and breath deeply while running. click for larger view Breathing Rhythm Most runners are footed with their breathing. They begin and end a respiratory cycle on the same foot while running, usually in a stride to breathing ...
To relax the tight arm muscles that is caused by too much clicking, typiing, writing and slouching at the desk. Instructions.In sitting, straighten your elbow in front of you.Bend your right wrist up while applying light pressure to the top of the right palm with your other hand. Feel the stretch at the forearm.Hold ...
In our earlier post on Herniated Disc or ‘Slipped’ Disc, we looked at the structure of an inter-vertebral disc and what a herniated disc is. Here, we will discuss when surgery is indicated in people with herniated disc(s) and what are the various surgical options available.When is surgery an option?In general, surgery is recommended when ...
In the earlier post, we looked at the signs and symptoms of head injuries and concussion in contact sports. Here, we will touch on the on-field management of head injuries and concussion.The biggest danger with concussion and head injuries is mis-management. This table indicates common mis-management and its danger. Mis-managementRiskMoving an ...
Back pain is one of the common ailments suffered today. In fact, almost 20% of the entire Singapore population suffers from back and neck pain at any one point in time.Despite it being such a common ailment, determining the exact cause of back pain is often difficult. By breaking down back pain into stages, Physiotherapy ...
In the past article in this series, Mind and Body (II) - Mental Goals for Sports Injury Rehabilitation, we looked at goal-setting. Goal-setting is the crucial first step and is the psychological foundation for faster injury recovery. To aid you in achieving your goals, we will look at two other supporting psychological factors - Mental ...
Office staff who took part in an eight-month workplace initiative reported that headaches and neck and shoulder pain fell by more than 40 per cent and their use of painkillers halved, according to research published in the May issue of Cephalalgia.They also reported that pain levels were less severe at the end of the study ...
The ankle is prone to twisting from either landing awkwardly or too sudden a change in direction. Taping up the ankle using the figure-8 technique helps provide support but still ensure sufficient movement in the ankle. Calvin Sim, a senior physiotherapist from Back2Sports.com.sg shows us how in this sports taping series. click for larger view Figure …
To ease the tightness in the leg muscles that has been immobile for hours from sitting InstructionsStand at the back of the chair and with the left hand holding onto the chair, and use your right hand and gently pull your right ankle towards the right buttock.Hold for 20s. Relax and repeat three ...
Sometimes we are told to take something for the pain. There are quite a number of options out there in the market. Here is a summary of the major categories of pain relief medications available.Analgesics. This class of medications encompasses pain relievers, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol), which relieve pain without relieving inflammation. Be ...
click for larger view Have you had pain in your shin that does not go away with rest? Runners most often complain of shin splints especially those that run often on hard surfaces, a common enough situation here in Singapore. Unlike other injuries where you feel pain at the muscle, ligaments or joints, the pain from ...
A new systematic review published in the Cochrane Library proved what leading musculoskeletal experts have been saying all along that lumbar or lower back supports — those large belts that people wear around their waists when they lift or carry heavy objects — are not very useful for preventing low back pain,.Readily available at pharmacies ...
This is a brief video on how to tell the difference between an ankle sprain and an ankle fracture. If you are thinking of taking an X-ray to confirm if it is a fracture, the Ottawa Ankle Rules has a guideline to check if you need an x-ray. <object width="873" height="525"><param ...
Stretching before a sporting event is a controversial topic amongst athletes and sports science experts. Some experts advocate stretching. Others claim that it causes more harm than good. Putting aside the various types of stretches that one can do, should one stretch or warm-up before a sporting event? The short answer is always warm-up but ...
If you are serious about competitive free-style swimming, you know that form matters. And if you are training competitively, you are more than likely (~66%) to be nursing some sort of shoulder injury. Recently, you heard from some that the "chicken-wing" is causes and aggravates shoulder injuries. Others say, it doesn’t? So should you chicken ...
People, especially the elderly, may reach for calcium supplements in hopes of protecting themselves against bone fractures in case of a fall. But a recent analysis of several studies found no reduction in risk of hip fracture with calcium supplementation. Image: onlynickThe analysis, "Calcium intake and hip fracture risk in men and women"1 by Bess …
Memory foam pillows are increasingly common these days with seemingly lower and lower prices. With an overflow information, consumers are getting confused between various manufacturer claims. So what are memory foam pillows?Space-Age Technology click for larger view One of the first thing you hear or read about memory-foam pillows is that they are …
In the previous article, Repetitive Strain Injuries - Are you a victim of it?, we highlighted that repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) are mostly occupation related, but such oversue injuries can be caused by activities outside of work, such as sports and hobbies, including badminton, tennis, golf or playing a musical instrument.Furthermore, ...
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