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IS TOMMY JOHN SURGERY A CAREER ENDING BASEBALL SURGERY?
Tommy John Surgery is the one surgical procedure that strikes fear in baseball players across the globe. But is this injury really a career ending elbow injury? The correct medical term for Tommy John Surgery is an ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction. This is a common elbow surgery that is performed on hundreds of baseball players each and every year. In most cases
Tommy John Surgery is most frequently performed on pitchers. Let us know your thoughts on whether you believe this is actually a career ending injury?
Posted October 25, 2011
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ARE YOU MORE LIKELY TO GET HURT BEING OVERWEIGHT?
Does being overweight put you at an increased risk for injury? Their are many critics out there on this and my answer is very simple. YES!!! Carrying those extra pounds can be very difficult on the weight bearing joints of the body such as the
hip or
knee. There are multiple studies out there that show the direct correlation but lets get some real life thoughts on this... You be the judge and let us know if being overweight or obese leads to an increase likelihood of injury?
Posted September 27, 2011
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WHY DOES IT TAKE A BROKEN TOE FOREVER TO HEAL?
Suffering from a broken toe can be a very frustrating injury that often times takes what seems like forever to heal. Some broken of fractured toes take days, weeks, months, or even years to heal. So what is the key to recovering quickly from a broken toe?
Posted September 13, 2011
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HOW MUCH IS TOO MUCH TRAINING?
Is it possible to work out too much? The answer is yes!!! Too much training can lead to a wide range of overuse injuries, ranging from a hamstring strain to a torn meniscus in the knee. So many athletes are pushed to the limit each and every day but it is crucial to have a well balanced training program that includes adequate training and diet. It is this balance that allows athletes to reach their maximum potential and avoid injuries.
Posted August 31, 2011
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YOGA IS A KEY COMPONENT OF EVERY WORKOUT REGIMEN...
As an ex-athlete I can recall hearing coaches constantly preaching about the impact that stretching would have on my performance on the football field. Unfortunately I did not listen and many injuries were incurred as the result of this. There are studies coming out every day about the added benefits that stretching has on athletes. Yoga has been around for years but it hasn’t been until recent years that elite athletes of all sports have begun to include this into their workout routine. Let us know the impact that yoga has had for you?
Posted August 31, 2011
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DOES DIET HAVE AN IMPACT ON INJURY PREVENTION?
Having a healthy diet plays a vital role in injury prevention amongst athletes. It is important to have a well balanced diet of proteins, carbohydrates, fluids, vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats. In order to perform at the top of your game it is crucial to fuel your body with the proper nutrients to help you reach your maximum potential. Without having the adequate nutrition in your body, one is likely to suffer from fatigue, dehydration, or may become sedentary, all of which are high risk factors for incurring an injury. Let us know your thoughts on the impact you believe diet has on preventing injuries.
Posted August 31, 2011
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