http://sportsmedicine.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2013-05-15T07:02:41Z Wed, 15 May 2013 07:02:41 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://sportsmedicine.about.com/b/2013/05/20/get-race-ready-this-summer.htm <p>Do you have a race or major event on your summer schedule? If you are starting your training program in hopes of being in top &#160;condition when you hit the starting line, you may want to take advantage of a few of the best training and pre-event tips that cover the whole range of race-prep.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://sportsmedicine.about.com/b/2013/05/20/get-race-ready-this-summer.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://sportsmedicine.about.com/b/2013/05/20/get-race-ready-this-summer.htm Mon, 20 May 2013 09:25:34 +0000 2013-05-20T09:25:34Z http://sportsmedicine.about.com/b/2013/05/15/best-exercises-for-women.htm <p>Do you fly through the same cardio workout routine day after day without seeing much improvement to your fitness level? 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And patients with more severe head injuries show more structural changes in the brain that &#160;correlate to cognitive deficits in thinking, memory and attention.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://sportsmedicine.about.com/b/2013/05/06/more-than-a-bump-on-the-head.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://sportsmedicine.about.com/b/2013/05/06/more-than-a-bump-on-the-head.htm Mon, 06 May 2013 09:43:12 +0000 2013-05-06T09:43:12Z http://sportsmedicine.about.com/b/2013/05/01/the-grid-mini.htm <p>The benefits of <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/flexibilityandstretching/ss/FoamRoller.htm">foam rolling </a>for athletes is fairly well accepted in the field of sports medicine for a good reason. It works. Foam rolling is a simple and effective way to&#160;provide a great, targeted self massage or to facilitate&#160;myofascial release, and break up trigger points. The key to foam rolling is consistency &#160;along with using the right technique.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://sportsmedicine.about.com/b/2013/05/01/the-grid-mini.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://sportsmedicine.about.com/b/2013/05/01/the-grid-mini.htm Wed, 01 May 2013 12:04:56 +0000 2013-05-01T12:04:56Z http://sportsmedicine.about.com/b/2013/04/28/how-to-safely-land-a-jump.htm <p>Many movements in sports involve jumping and rebounding, and many drills, including <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/kneepainandinjuries/a/aa022202e.htm">plyometrics</a>, focus on building a powerful take-off. But many athletes focus exclusively on the jump, and fail to practice the landing.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://sportsmedicine.about.com/b/2013/04/28/how-to-safely-land-a-jump.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://sportsmedicine.about.com/b/2013/04/28/how-to-safely-land-a-jump.htm Sun, 28 Apr 2013 09:41:24 +0000 2013-04-28T09:41:24Z http://sportsmedicine.about.com/b/2013/04/25/10-tips-for-completing-a-5k-fun-run.htm <p>The 5K fun run is the perfect way to kick-start to your summer fitness routine. It's not terribly hard to find a 5K run; it's one of the most popular athletic events in the country. By following a few basic tips, nearly anyone can complete a 5k (3.1 miles) and have fun while doing it. 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It's not uncommon to get a bit over-confident and start exercising at the same intensity you were accustomed to last summer, but that could be a mistake.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://sportsmedicine.about.com/b/2013/04/20/spring-sports-injuries.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://sportsmedicine.about.com/b/2013/04/20/spring-sports-injuries.htm Sat, 20 Apr 2013 07:17:26 +0000 2013-04-20T07:17:26Z http://sportsmedicine.about.com/b/2013/04/12/the-first-10-minutes-of-exercise.htm <p>Getting back into outdoor running this Spring has been a great reminder the amazing physiological changes the occur in the body when we start exercising.</p> <p><a href="http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/Exercise-Metabolism-Energy/a/The-First-10-Minutes-of-Exercise.htm">What Happens in the First 10 Minutes of Exercise?<br /> </a></p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://sportsmedicine.about.com/b/2013/04/12/the-first-10-minutes-of-exercise.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://sportsmedicine.about.com/b/2013/04/12/the-first-10-minutes-of-exercise.htm Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:04:00 +0000 2013-04-12T00:04:00Z http://sportsmedicine.about.com/b/2013/04/07/what-you-do-now-may-prevent-hamstring-injuries-this-summer.htm <p>If you play field or court sports--particularly soccer--during the summer, listen up. 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Not only does&#160;improving&#160;hamstring strength decrease injury risk, but it also increases running speed, with is a nice bonus for any athlete who needs to maximize their top running speed.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://sportsmedicine.about.com/b/2013/04/07/what-you-do-now-may-prevent-hamstring-injuries-this-summer.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://sportsmedicine.about.com/b/2013/04/07/what-you-do-now-may-prevent-hamstring-injuries-this-summer.htm Sun, 07 Apr 2013 12:56:13 +0000 2013-04-07T12:56:13Z