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  • 5 Things You Need to Know About Ankle Dislocation

    Ankle dislocations almost always occur with a sprain or fracture. When an ankle is dislocated, the adjoining bones in the joint are displaced to the point they no longer have contact with each oth...

  • 5 Things You Need to Know About Sports Injuries

    ...There are generally two types of sports injuries. An acute traumatic injury that happens as a result of a singular event. Examples of these types of sports injuries are a fracture, bruise, sprai...

  • 5 Things You Need to Know About a Bone Bruise

    A bone bruise is a lot more painful and the pain lasts longer than the giant swelling of a bruise on the skin or in the muscle. It is one step before a fracture. The bone has a cortex with interco...

  • List of Muscle Injuries

    ... of muscle fibers. Knowing the types of injuries to these muscle fibers can help with treatment decisions.

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Papayas

...yme found in pineapple, to treat sports injuries, other causes of trauma, and allergies.

Calories: 55     Fat: 0g     Cholesterol: 0mg     Sodium: 4mg     Total Carbohydrates: 14g     Fiber: 3g     Sugars: 8g     Protein: 1g     Vitamin C: 144.0000%    

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Swimming

... as an exercise in rehabilitation after injuries or for those with disabilities. Resistance swimming is one for...

Washing - taking bath

...te the ill effects of arthritis, sports injuries or other musculoskeletal problems.

Elliptical trainer: general

...ts, hence decreasing the risk of impact injuries. Elliptical trainers offer a non-impact cardiovascular workout...

Whirlpool - sitting

...n proven beneficial for treating sports injuries and other chronic ailments such as arthritis.

Washing - taking shower

...of benefits for individuals with sports injuries or other musculoskeletal problems such as muscle strains or arthr...

Aerobics: water

...for people who have suffered orthopedic injuries. Water aerobics is a great exercise for senior citizens, includin...

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Vitamins

  • Choline

    Choline is an essential amino acid synthesized in the body as well as consumed in the diet. The largest dietary sourc...

  • Creatine

    Creatine is often used as a bodybuilding supplement. However, there is not enough scientific evidence to recommend cr...

  • Astaxanthin

    Astaxanthin is classified as a xanthophyll, which is a carotenoid pigment, and can be found in microalgae, yeast, sal...

  • Comfrey

    ...r pain and inflammation associated with injuries. In the past 20 years scientific studies have reported that comfr...

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Conversations On Injuries

  • WELCOME TO ALL THE NEW PEOPLE!!! --- ROUND 2--P90X- DOUBLES---I PUSHED PAUSE!! Injuries are not helping! lol

    ... on the working out a little because of injuries.. Prolly be back at it full force next week! That's the Goal! Figure I'll strart at week 4 Phase 2 over... I was in the middle of week 6 when I...

    • Posted On June 24, 2009 11:44:13 AM

      I have to say I was starting to worry about you, not like you to go that long without posting.  Nice post to the newbies.   And I got the email saying you are my new coach now, arent... Read More

    • Posted On June 24, 2009 12:05:35 PM

      Yeah ... MOving offices sux... lol... Not having the computer is a pain..  lots of headaches on reconnect but hey... life goes on!! Added as Coach: HEY! GREAT! THANKS FOR ADDING ME!  Pl... Read More

  • Joint injuries

    ...ng some significant problems with joint injuries. Specifically my knuckles, whick take a real beating during grappling. Right now they're so tender I can't pick up objects (but I can still roll)...

    • Posted On August 11, 2008 12:33:07 PM

      ...ars of training I'm experiancing tendon injuries in both of my hands. I had to stop training for 5 months to allow the injuries to heal.Now I'm back training but the fear of reinjury is effectin... Read More

    • Posted On August 8, 2008 05:07:36 AM

      Do you take any nutritional supplements? I would suggest glucosamine or anything with flax seed. For the knuckles and fingers you can push your fingers one at a time against an object bending them ... Read More

  • P90X- I PUSHED PAUSE!! Injuries are not helping! lol..

    ... on the working out a little because of injuries.. Prolly be back at it full force next week! That's the Goal! Figure I'll strart at week 4 Phase 2 over... I was in the middle of week 6 when I...

    • Posted On June 25, 2009 10:31:22 AM

      Hey G-Glad to see your still spittin fire!!!  I have been away too but not due to lack of computer... busy summer!!!  I am still bringin it with recovery week!  Can't wait to get bac... Read More

  • Hula hoop related injuries

    (I got bad about tracking food for a while. Going to do better ... still tracking weight daily, though.) So we're back to the dreaded hula hoop. Good news: at the age of 30 I have learned to h...

    • Posted On August 3, 2007 12:36:03 PM

      Oh no! I'm sorry to hear about your injuries from hula hooping! As I was reading your post, I was thinking "man, I should get a hula hoop of my own," but now I'm reconsidering. Hope you heal quickl... Read More

    • Posted On August 3, 2007 12:36:03 PM

      Oh no! I'm sorry to hear about your injuries from hula hooping! As I was reading your post, I was thinking "man, I should get a hula hoop of my own," but now I'm reconsidering. Hope you heal quickl... Read More

  • Need help building muscle


    • Posted On May 19, 2008 02:37:17 PM

      ...cal therapist. Because of your previous injuries, it actually becomes more important to strengthen the supporting muscles in your leg - you may have limited range of motion. You probably need s... Read More

    • Posted On May 16, 2008 11:33:00 AM

      I am at the weight I want to be (after losing 100 lbs and mantaining for 2 years) but really lacking in muscle. I am a 56 yr old female with really bad arthritis in one knee and a torn ACL in the... Read More

  • Running and ankle pain


    • Posted On November 18, 2008 12:59:55 PM

      ... that actual running, so impact related injuries tend to be less long-term and less severe. To get a similar workout, try an elliptical next time and see if the problem recurs. Even less impact ... Read More

    • Posted On November 18, 2008 11:40:18 AM

      Well, I have been running on my treadmill for a while now - please, no laughter from "real runners", this is pretty good considering my weight. I go up to 1 hour with an average speed of ... Read More

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Injuries Blogs

Update on the injury to the Braves' Jason Heyward

Atlanta Braves and baseball's top prospect Jason Heyward has not played in an Arizona Fall League game since Saturday. From Keith Law's chat wrap here is what he said about the injury: Minor leg injury - hamstring, I think. The little nagging injuries...

DE Raheem Brock in a cast for a hand injury

DE Raheem Brock in a cast for a hand injury Phil B reports that Raheem Brock is wearing a cast on his left arm, wrist and hand and bemoans the Colts unwillingness to provide injury information. The AP quotes Caldwell as saying it's a hand injury...

Physical Education Injuries

Physical education classes are needed because of the more sedentary lifestyle of many children, but phys ed teachers and the students need to be aware of the potential for injury in phys ed class. In fact, the incidence of injury has been rising - by 150...

Bernard Off Non-Football Injury List

According to the Daily News, Rocky Bernard has come off the Non-Football Injury list. He passed his physical, and began doing individual drills. No word on when he will see game action. In other injury news, Chris Canty is still battling that hamstring...

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critter_TV: Hope it wasn't that Intrepid! RT @sheboyganscan 43 & 42 - 3-car accident w/ injuries

MuppetMower: So many frikin injuries and penalties.

sheboyganscan: 43 & 42 - 3-car accident w/ injuries

Char_Moo: @JordanRemains He injured his elbow in the 1st, hand in the 3rd plus other injuries and still came out on top. Amazing!!

GreenvilleNews: Spartanburg Co., collision w/ injuries, Mt Lebanon Rd & Barnett Rd, Campobello, SC 29322

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