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“How can I prevent back injuries?”
Back injuries in young athletes can be devastating, potentially ending their career or participation in organized sports. ADDED FEB 3RD, 2009
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“How can I safely increase exercise intensity?”
Sports specific training is subject to overuse injuries. A general rule for advancing volume or intensity of training is the 10% rule. ADDED FEB 3RD, 2009
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“What are common injuries to dancers?”
Dancers can have injuries to the knees and foot and ankle. These are most often overuse injuries. ADDED FEB 3RD, 2009
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“What are the consequences of steroid use?”
Supplemental anabolic steroids in young athletes can increase blood pressure, cause premature cessation of growth, cause liver damage and cause muscle and tendon damage. ADDED FEB 3RD, 2009
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“What are the risk factors for running injuries? How can I prevent them?”
Running injuries are most often overuse injuries. Risk factories for running injuries are multiple. ADDED FEB 3RD, 2009
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“What is an issue in children\'s sports that you feel particularly strongly about?”
Certification of youth sport coaches is a pressing need in this country. This includes training in sports safety and first aid. ADDED FEB 3RD, 2009
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“What are the myths of strength training?”
When properly done, strength training for children can strengthen bone, ligaments and muscles. This requires adult supervision and knowledge of good lifting technique for the child.
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“How can I make sure my childs sports program is safe? ”
The coaching in children\'s sports programs can be very variable. It is important to learn about the credentials of both the organizers and coaches. ADDED
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“What is a ligament sprain of the knee and how does it occur?”
The knee is a vulnerable joint. The major ligament injuries of the knee include those to the collateral ligaments and the cruciate ligaments. ADDED
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“What is the definition of fitness? How has this definition changed? ”
General health fitness refers to the ability to perform daily activities without getting injured. Sports specific fitness is specific to the activity in which the person is engaged. ADDED
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“What is the period of Growth Risk in adolescents?”
There are certain periods of rapid growth in children, called growth spurts, at which time a child is at increased risk of injury. ADDED
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“What type of diet do you recommend for athletes? How do you feel about supplements?”
The Mediterranean type diet is probably the healthiest for the athlete. In most cases, the young athlete does not need supplements. ADDED
