I think we have all witnessed the scene in which an athlete slows down tremendously during a marathon, stating they have a stitch in their side.  They are usually bent over or leaning to one side as they start to dig their fingers around and under their right rib cage.  They are trying anything in order to offer some relief to this unknown pain.  Many doctors, physiotherapists, athletic trainers and athletes alike have seen this scenario before, while others may..

The gastro-intestinal system is essentially a long tube running right through the body, with specialized sections that are capable of digesting material put in at the top end and extracting any useful components from it, then expelling the waste products at the bottom end. The whole system is under hormonal control, with the presence of food in the mouth triggering off a cascade of hormonal actions.

Ankle taping is the most common modality employed to aid the prevention of ankle injuries in many sports. The practice of strapping the ankle joint for sporting activity is applied concurrently with the assumption that, by reinforcing the ligamentous structures and restricting the total range of motion of the ankle joint, especially that of plantar flexion and inversion, the stability of the ankle joint is increased (Verbruggae, 1996).

ACL… ABC’s
An injury to any part of the body can result in pain and loss of function, but an injury to the ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) of the knee can often lead to abnormality of gait, sensations of instability, constant swelling and the inability to participate in sports and recreation.

TOP TEN PREVENTION TIPS FOR DANCERS

1. Proper training and teaching are essential to allow dancers of all ages to develop their skills without injury.

2. Take adequate rest to allow the body to heal itself from daily wear and tear.

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BATTLING BALLET INJURIES

This is an article to help ballet dancers avoid injuries.(PDF) .

Introduction

This information will help you understand your choices, whether you choose to share in the decision-making process or to rely on your Physical Therapist or Physicians recommendation.

Runner’s Knee (Patellofemoral Pain)

Runners, jumpers and other athletes such as skiers, cyclists and soccer players put heavy stress on their knees. “Runner’s knee” is a term some people use to refer to a number of medical conditions that can cause pain around the front of the knee (patellofemoral pain). These conditions include anterior knee pain syndrome, patellofemoral malalignment and chondromalacia patella.

What is Plantar Fasciitis? (Heel Spurs)

Although some experts distinguish between the terms plantar fasciitis and heel spurs, others do not, and the distinction is difficult to make, especially for a non-specialist. We will use the terms interchangeably.

CONCUSSION IN SPORT
The purpose of this update is to give you a brief overview on brain injury and concussion in sports. We are attempting to take a pro- active role on the topic so you will have a better understanding of what to expect when your athlete sustains a concussion.

WEIGHTLIFTER’S SHOULDER
Weightlifter’s soulder is basically a wearing away of the bones that comprise the shoulder joint. The bones of the shoulder consitis of the scapula, clavicle and the humerus. The acromion portion of the scapula meets the distal clavicle and forms what is known as the acromioclavicular (AC) joint.