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, hockey, boxing, wrestling, and other contact sports put athletes at risk for strains. So do sports ... , golf, and other sports that need extensive gripping put participants at higher risk for hand strains

Detailed information on orthopedic disorders in children, including fractures, sports injuries ... , overuse injuries, sprains, strains, and heat-related illness Orthopedic Conditions Orthopedics is ... orthopaedic condition, fracture, sports injury, overuse injury, sprain, strain, heat related illness

, spine, hip, or knee. Or they may pick an area of orthopedic care, such as sports medicine or trauma ... provider A primary healthcare provider has had training in general internal medicine, family

general healthcare. This doctor has special training in general internal medicine, family practice, or ... have a background in internal medicine or pediatrics. They are trained to find many types of

*Knees Sports Injuries ... not just athletes who are at risk. Knees Are Casualties of Women's Sports Active women are at ... and fitness. Know your level of fitness and the demands of your sport or activity. Control

over 50 doesn't mean you can't be fit. Learn more about senior fitness by taking this quiz. Take ... the Senior Fitness Quiz You don't have to be reminded about the aging process. It's inevitable ... senior fitness; exercise; exercise and aging; aerobic exercise; strength training;

Sports Injuries: Prevention ... exercises or sports. Causes of sport injuries may include: Incorrect or poor training practices ... following are some basic steps to prevent a sports injury: Create a fitness plan that includes ... P00935;sports injury;sports injury prevention;safety sports

Preventing MRSA Infection in Athletes ... —always before and after playing sports, working out, or using athletic equipment. Use liquid soap ... MRSA most often causes minor skin infections in young athletes. But if untreated, the ... skin infection;MRSA;methicillin;antibiotics;sports activities;27

activities can also lead to it. Athletes who wear tight-fitting shoes while practicing or exercising are ... may also notice tenderness when the heel is touched. Tight-fitting shoes may become hard to wear. You ... 90633;Retrocalcaneal Bursitis;heel pain;sports injury

Evaluation Procedures Treatment Plans Sports Injuries Orthopedics is the branch of medicine ... Topic Index Overview of Orthopedics / The Orthopedic Team Common Orthopedic Disorders

school athlete return to play after a concussion? You didn't answer this question. You ... answered The correct answer is According to the CDC, the athlete shouldn’t return to ... concussion; head injury; traumatic brain injury; sports injury; nausea; vomiting; dizziness; emergency medicine; helmet;

, a mouthguard, usually a flexible piece of plastic that fits into the mouth, should be worn during ... all recreational and athletic activities—especially activities where there is contact or potential ... mouthguards;sports injury;mouthguards type

*Eating Disorders Young Athletes ... Playing competitive sports can boost self-esteem and teach teamwork and leadership lessons ... trigger an eating disorder. Eating Disorders and Young Athletes As many parents know, playing ... 28;sports activities;eating disorders;bulimia nervosa;anorexia nervosa;binge-eating disorder

walking, golfing, yard work, bicycling, and swimming. Add to that some muscle-strengthening exercises ... maintain muscle strength is by strength training, or doing exercises 2 days a week that build muscle ... fitness; exercise; senior fitness; aerobic exercise; strength training; weightlifting; weight management; body fat; body mass index;

training your body for these sports a few months before your first lesson. Think about working out with a ... Snow sports can give you an excellent workout. They are cardio, so they work your heart and ... snow sports;skiing;snowboarding;exercise;fitness;4519

weight- or resistance-training programs to improve their health and fitness. The following quiz can help ... Many Americans are starting weight-training (or resistance-training) programs to improve their ... fitness; weight training; strength training; lifting weights; weightlifting; muscles; muscle strength;

those needs. RDNs are trained to help you with a variety of food, nutrition, and health needs. These ... overcome an eating disorder Finding foods to help your athletic performance Teaching you how to

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) of the knee can be injured during sporting activities ... , particularly when an athlete pivots suddenly. The ACL is one of four knee ligaments that stabilize the ... anterior cruciate ligament; tear; ACL; knee injury; kneecap; meniscus; ACL injuries; torn ACL; orthopedics; orthopedic; orthopaedics; orthopaedic;

Kids and Sports: Staying Safe ... water. The sports physical To make sure your child is physically fit to play a certain sport ... , children are more at risk for sports injuries than adults. Sports Safety for Kids Playing sports ... sport safety;helmet;sports gear;hydration;P00861;kids

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