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Training Articles - Injury Prevention

  • Sporting Injuries and Pain
    An important part of dealing with an injury is understanding and handling the pain, both to allow the body to fix the damage and also to live with the injury while it heals. It can be tempting, especially for committed athletes, to carry on training after they are injured.
  • Regaining Fitness after a Road Accident
    The process of rehabilitation after acquiring an injury through a road accident can be a long and slow one, and you will likely require the support of a range of professionals.
  • Why so many cyclists suffer from low back pain
    Cycling enthusiasts, especially older riders, are likely to have some form of low back pain. The exact cause or source of the low back pain is often tricky to determine. The muscles, joints and nerves in the low back region are a complex system that are inter-weaved and work together
  • Findings related to Patellar Tendinopathy
    Patellar Tendinopathy commonly known as "Jumper's Knee" is caused by the over use of the Patellar Tendon. The key warning sign of "Jumper's Knee" is a shooting pain just below the Patella, commonly known as the kneecap, when walking, working out, or performing daily activities. The overuse of the Patellar Tendon represents approximately 15% of all soft-tissue injuries in athletes

  • Back Pain: Prevention and Treatment
    This article provides information which will allow for a better understanding of the likely hood of suffering from back pain, and how many of these conditions can be treated or prevented
  • Back Injuries In Young Athletes
    This article is a review of the various problems related to common back injuries in young athletes
  • Back Pain
    This article provides information about artificial disc replacement surgery, pre-operative preparation, the surgical procedure, and post operative recovery
  • Overuse Injuries and training year around for one sport
    This article provides information about injuries associated with the year around practice and participation in the same sport.
  • Why cyclist experience upper back pain
    Cyclists tend to have neck and upper back problems for several reasons which we will discuss in this article. I will suggest some good solutions as well, so keep pedaling and read on
  • A Review of Knee Rehabilitation Methods
    This article investigates which methods of rehab should be used with different types of knee surgery. The knee injuries selected for review include the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and osteoarthritis
  • Insulin Problems
    A review of the issues related to insulin problems for student athletes competing in sports.
  • ACL Rehabilitation: Getting Back in the Game
    The focus of this article is on injuries occurring to the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) and what it takes to overcome such adversity
  • Runner's Foot Injuries
    This article discusses a number of common injuries suffered to the foot (Plantar Fasciitis, Metatarsal Stress Fractures, blisters, Metatarsalgia, Morton’s Syndrome, Turf Toe, and Sesamoiditis).
  • Rehabilitation of Common Runners Foot Injuries
    This article provides suggestions on how to properly care for common foot injuries in runners (Plantar Fasciitis, Metatarsal Stress Fractures, blisters, Metatarsalgia, Morton’s Syndrome, Turf Toe, and Sesamoiditis).
  • Ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction
    This article discusses the processes related to Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) surgery and rehabilitation
  • Muscle Balance: Getting it Right
    Muscle balance is important in the prevention of injuries and may assist in the development of maximum speed and improved muscular performance. If not addressed, through a well thought out and disciplined training program, muscle imbalances can slow down and possibly result in injury to the young athlete.
  • Concussion Syndrome
    This article discuss concussion syndrome and the effects of concussions on individuals. Concussions are a serious injury and should not be overlooked under any circumstance. There are numerous steps that can be taken to help prevent concussions and care for them
  • Here's a good rehab program to help an injured athlete stay fit
    Advice on how to help an injured athlete maintain a reasonable level of fitness
  • How to treat damaged soft tissues with Rice
    How the body reacts to injury and advice on treating soft tissue injuries
  • Lower leg injuries - how to stay trouble free
    Research shows exactly how the muscles in the ankle and lower part of the leg function during running, and provides clues about how to keep the areas between your knees and your feet injury free

Literature Review - Injury Prevention

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