http://sportsmedicine.warnetnews.com Sports Medicine Blog Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:18:49 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en One of the harshest and most painful injuries that people suffer from are shin splints.  While a relatively minor injury that does not involve surgery to correct, it does require plenty of rest and careful training to help prevent the injury from becoming worse.  Taking a few minutes to acquaint ... http://sportsmedicine.warnetnews.com/2008/07/15/exposing-shin-splints/ If you have more than one doctor, which many people do especially athletes then it is often confusing exactly which doctor you should see.  However, if you follow some simple guidelines you should find the decision much easier.  Remember, seeing a doctor is a good idea in the event of ... http://sportsmedicine.warnetnews.com/2008/07/13/deciding-which-doctor-to-see/ The statistics all around the world are startling; children are much more likely to be injured while playing sports than an adult, even if they are only playing the occasional game.  As parents and adults, how can we protect children from the majority of the injuries?  There are some things ... http://sportsmedicine.warnetnews.com/2008/07/12/children-at-greatest-risk-for-sports-injuries/ Many parents are concerned in their little league athletes seeing a sports medicine doctor rather than an actual pediatrician.  However, many of the reasons given for the hesitation are quite unnecessary and can make things more difficult on parents.  While the ultimate decision on which type of doctor to use ... http://sportsmedicine.warnetnews.com/2008/07/10/choice-sports-medicine-or-pediatrician/ Doctors, trainers and various other sports medicine professionals are all sure to tell you that eating healthy is part of being a successful athlete.  What is not always mentioned is the need and requirement that you actually put forth the time and effort to create a very balanced diet.  This ... http://sportsmedicine.warnetnews.com/2008/07/09/importance-of-protein-for-athletes/ How many people really know without reaching for a dictionary what hyponatremia is?  The bad news is that most people are unaware of what it is, yet it is a very dangerous condition that occurs quite often.  Much more often than it really should in fact.  To blame for the ... http://sportsmedicine.warnetnews.com/2008/07/08/discovering-hyponatremia-and-preventing-it/ As athletes work to prepare for competitions and tournaments, it is very important that nutritional needs be met.  This includes both in eating habits, what is consumed, and when it is eaten.  The old saying that you should not eat before swimming is a very real concern for athletes regardless ... http://sportsmedicine.warnetnews.com/2008/07/07/appropriate-eating-habits-before-competitions/ Sports medicine was initially coordinated in the ancient areas of Greece and Rome where many of the young athletes were not being properly trained.  Striving to improve this training and provide better overall supervision of the young athletes physical education was designed.  This coordination of physical education was used to ... http://sportsmedicine.warnetnews.com/2008/07/06/history-of-sports-medicine/ Most athletes know and realize just how important it is to get the proper nutrients however many athletes are being drawn into the idea of using low carbohydrate diets as a way to help control weight.  Needless to say, the sports medicine field is quite alarmed at this recent trend.  ... http://sportsmedicine.warnetnews.com/2008/07/04/carbohydrates-the-essential-energy-source/ Athletes from amateur to professional level all experience muscle fatigue at some point.  The people who tend to suffer the most however are surprisingly those who are less active.  Many regard professional athletes as much more likely to have complications with muscle fatigue, however in terms of how the muscles ... http://sportsmedicine.warnetnews.com/2008/07/02/combating-muscle-fatigue/