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Optimum performance through physical training applies not only to high-impact sports like power lifting and football, but also to lower impact sports like golf. Strength, flexibility and endurance training can improve an athlete’s performance and give him an edge, but without proper hydration during training and on-course competition, performance can be significantly impaired.

According to a report in the May 10, 2004 issue of the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (JISSN), depending on ... Read more

According to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (Maron, B.J., Shirani, J., Poliac, L.C., Mathenge, R., Roberts, W.C., & Mueller, F.O., 1996), routine electroencephalographs as part of a preparticipation physical exam could reduce sudden cardiac deaths in young athletes. The researchers analyzed sudden deaths in young athletes between 1985 and 1995, and determined that 85% of the sudden deaths were caused by some type of heart related abnormality.

Of those athletes who died from heart abnormalities, the most common structural cardiovascular disease was identified as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Hypertrophic ... Read more

Hundreds of athletes sustain acute injuries everyday while participating in sports. An acute injury is one in which there is a specific mechanism of injury (hit by ball, plant and twist, collision with opponent) and an immediate onset of symptoms including swelling, pain, bleeding, and possible deformity.

A number of types of injuries can be considered acute including:
• Sprains (injury to ligaments)
• Strains (injury to muscles)
• Contusions (bruise)
• Subluxation (partial dislocation that reduces itself)
• Dislocation
• Fractures

If there are signs or symptoms of a serious injury (deformity, severe swelling and/or pain), emergency first ... Read more

Snowboarder Kevin Pearce was a top-ranked halfpipe rider and considered one of the top snowboarders coming into the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. However, while he was preparing to qualify for the United States Olympic team, he sustained a traumatic brain injury after hitting his head during a halfpipe training ... Read more

The grind of Monday through Friday often leads people toward cramming several days of fun into a few precious weekend hours.

The “weekend warrior” loves life and loves sports, but that enthusiasm often leads to injury, sometimes severe injury. A New York orthopaedist has put together some tips for remaining injury-free.

Whether the person participates in weekend competition or simply weekend workouts, injuries are common occurrences absent proper preparation according to ... Read more