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care, such as sports medicine or trauma medicine. Some orthopaedic surgeons may specialize in ... internal medicine or pediatrics. They also have had 2 or 3 more years of training in the field of

occurs in athletes, especially long-distance runners. Treatment for Iliotibial (IT) Band ... often occurs in athletes. It's most common in long-distance runners. It can happen if you cycle

. Exercising with Asthma Controlling your asthma will give you the freedom to do the sports or ... . Strength training. Building strength means using weights or resistance to build muscles. Lifestyle ... ;asthma;exercising and asthma;pul1056;athletics and asthma;aerobic activity and asthma;exercise

Home Strength Training: Tips and Basics ... are sports in which people compete to lift the heaviest weights. In resistance or strength training ... at home as a backup, or even as a substitute. Strength Training at Home Strength training ... strength training;resistance training;strength training exercises;strength training tips;important ... strength training;strength training basics;home strength training;2453

*Massage Therapy ... Massage therapy can be used to increase blood flow, relax muscles, relieve stress, and ... revitalize the body. Massage Therapy Massage therapy is a way to increase circulation to tense ... 85155;massage therapy

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;

Sports Injuries: Prevention ... exercises or sports. Causes of sport injuries may include: Incorrect or poor training practices ... right methods to play your sport or do strength training Rest when tired. Don't exercise when you ... P00935;sports injury;sports injury prevention;safety sports

. Physical therapy and medicines can help ease those symptoms—as can the martial art tai chi. Tai chi is ... stiffness. Treatment is usually either physical therapy or anti-inflammatory medicines, or both. Older ... p10857; knee osteoarthritis; physical therapy; anti-inflammatory drugs; tai chi; relaxation; depression; knee pain; knee stiffness

. Creatine use in children and teens has not been greatly studied. The American College of Sports Medicine ... Youths see their sports heroes using what seem to be magic potions, and they want to do it ... sports supplements;anabolic steroids;anabolic steroid use red flags;chromium picolinate creatine;ephedra;Androstenedione;performance-boosting drugs;2528

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

*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

on the outside of the knee. It mostly commonly happens in athletes, especially distance ... that causes pain on the outside of the knee. It most commonly happens in athletes, especially

, hockey, boxing, wrestling, and other contact sports put athletes at risk for strains. So do sports ... break in bone, often caused by accidents, sports injuries, or bone weakness. Sprains A

Concussions affect many athletes, but these sports injuries are the least understood. Special ... Caution on Sports-Related Concussions in Children Concussions often occur in athletes. But experts

*Knees Sports Injuries ... not just athletes who are at risk. Knees Are Casualties of Women's Sports Active women are at ... least twice as likely to suffer serious knee injuries as men, but it's not just athletes who are at

Many Americans are starting weight-training (or resistance-training) programs to improve their ... training to start a program yourself. Take the Weight-Training Safety Quiz Many Americans do ... fitness; weight training; strength training; lifting weights; weightlifting; muscles; muscle strength;

*Vestibular Rehab Therapy ... Problems: Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy An inner ear problem can affect your balance system ... . Vestibular rehabilitation therapy is a specialized form of therapy that helps with symptoms such as ... Managing Balance Problems Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy;ot1070;85845;vestibular rehabilitation

The free squat can help you rehabilitate your knee after injury. Knee Rehabilitation: Free ... workout. Before you begin, talk with a physical therapist or certified athletic trainer. Start slowly, and ... 89867;ACL rehabilitation acl;knee rehabilitation;free squat;acl therapy;acl exercise;knee therapy

Tennis and Racquetball: Training Tips ... well as improve your balance, strength, and agility. Racquet Sports: Training Tips Playing ... stop-and-start activity is similar to interval training. Playing racquet sports, or any active sport ... racquet sports;work out for racquet sports;heart benefits of racquet sports;670

. Injury from a blow to your kneecap can also cause it. Athletes in sports such as football and ... pads. These help protect your knees during sports. Injection of medicine into the bursa or ... 90631;prepatellar bursitis;prepatellar bursa;kneecap;knee pain;housemaid's knee;athletic injury