Posted on
November 14, 2020 by
Marty Wolner
Playing team sports can heal a developing brain from the impact of emotional trauma and extreme stress and promote improved mental health.
Sure, it’s fairly obvious that playing team sports can be healthy for many reasons, but now the latest brain research shows how the natural and normal activities performed during team sports participation will actually heal the parts of the brain that may be underdeveloped or wounded by previous traumatic experience or current extreme stress.
As an example, research indicates teenagers who participate in team sports have significantly lower rates of anxiety and depression while in high school and then also into adulthood.
More good news is that most athletes, parents, coaches and other sports mentors can quickly learn simple things to do intentionally while playing sports to heal the brain while achieving peak performance.
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Health & Fitness, Marty Wolner, Sports Fitness, Sports Trauma
Posted on
November 07, 2020 by
Ravi Jain
If
you are new to playing ice hockey, you need to know some safety measures to
avoid injury. The first step to start is purchasing the right kind of gear that
supports your game and secures you.
Ice hockey gear for safety
Check
out all that you need and how to use:
Helmet
When
talking about preventing injuries, the first thing you need is a good helmet.
Make sure the helmet you buy is certified for security. The helmets must come
with a full facemask and protective chin strap and cup. Also, tighten the
product to make sure it is fastened properly.
Skates
Buy
the perfect pair of skates from a hockey shop that
fits into your size. Lace them tightly and check if they fit comfortably.
Hockey skates must offer ankle support. The toe cup should be made of hard
plastic or steel. If you already have old skates, sharpen them to perform
better. Not following this step can make your skates get stuck in the ice.
Pads for shoulders, elbows, shin, and knee
Your
uniform for playing ice hockey must include padding for elbows, shin, knee, and
shoulders. It is similar to playing soccer, as you need ample protection. The
shin and knee pads should be made of rigid plastic and reach the top of your
skate’s area.
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Tags: Hockey equipmenthockey safety
Category
Health & Fitness, Hockey, Sports equipment, Sports Fitness
Posted on
October 09, 2020 by
John Harris
Staying healthy is
a necessity for everyone. There is no substitute for good health. Staying
healthy increases productivity and reduces the number of times our system falls
to function effectively. Healthy living has numerous benefits and no
disadvantage.
You can control
your health by picking up healthy habits. Most people wait until the New Year
starts before they set their health goals, but unfortunately, they write it on
paper and do not implement them.
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Category
Health & Fitness, Sports Fitness
Posted on
October 05, 2020 by
John Harris
In
the United States, basketball comes only second in popularity after football.
Over 26 million Americans are known to participate in the sport, with a
majority of being are college and high-school teams. However, as of 2017,
basketball witnessed about 500,000 injuries, which is the highest, leaving
behind football and cycling at 341,000 and 457,000, respectively, according to
data released by the National Safety Council (NSC).
No wonder the global cartilage degeneration market is expected to reach $14,580.10
million by 2027, according to figures released
by Report Linker.
This number is mainly attributed to the growing incidents of sports-related
injuries. Basketball knee braces can minimize the risk of meniscus tears and
offer support through metal sidebars and silicone patella rings, according to
experts at Aidfull. Besides
investing in supports for basketball injuries, here are some tips recommended
by professional players to avoid basketball injuries.
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Tags: Basketball injuries
Category
Basketball, Health & Fitness, Sports Fitness, Sports Medicine
Posted on
September 23, 2020 by
Brooke Chaplan
No matter what steps an athlete
takes to remain strong and healthy, they are probably going to experience at
least a few injuries over the years. Luckily, many of the most common injuries
won’t cause permanent damage as long as the athlete catches the early warning
signs.
Shin Splints
Very few injuries are as common as
shin splints, and practically every active individual will deal with this
condition at some point. Shin splints can be caused by a myriad of issues, and
that includes poor gait mechanics, flat feet, improper footwear, and tight
muscles. Once the pain has subsided and your legs have healed, you will need to
figure out exactly what is causing your shin splints if you want to avoid that
discomfort in the future.
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Category
Health & Fitness, Sports Fitness, Sports Medicine, Track & Field
Posted on
September 21, 2020 by
Luke Windsor
Injuries are an unfortunate and often unavoidable side effect of physically
demanding sports.
While many are not harmful long term, they can take an athlete out for many
games at a time, and the worst injuries are often the cause of a young career
ending early. If you are planning on competing in these sports, or even just
enjoy them casually for exercise, you should be aware of these injury
possibilities.
Boxing
Everyone has heard of the infamous boxer’s fracture. This is caused by the
small bones in your hand breaking from the repetitious training involved in the
sport. Oftentimes these fractures are minor and non-threatening, but many
promising boxers have had their careers ended early as a result of extreme
fractures. On this note, many people are unaware that boxing gloves are
actually not for the protection of your opponent’s head, but rather to preserve
the small bones of the hand. Other common injuries include detached retinas,
broken noses or orbital bones, and the long term brain damage that may occur.
Ouch!
American
Football
It should be no surprise that injuries in American football are not only
common, but expected and planned for. The athletes of other sports may become
injured on occasion, but in the NFL it is sadly a regular affair. This is why
teams have a great deal of depth in every position, with star players regularly
taking breaks to let their secondaries have a chance on the field.
Also unlike other sports, there is a wide range of injuries that occur in
American football. This is a sport that even something as seemingly minor as a
thumb sprain can take an all-star player out of commission for weeks. According
to several studies, the most common injuries in the sport revolve around the
knees, ankles, shoulder, and head. These all make sense when you consider the
aggressive full-contact playstyle.
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Tags: Sports InjuriesWrestling
Category
Health & Fitness, Sports Fitness