Menstruation Cycle and Exercise
You're likely familiar with the menstrual cycle, but what's its correlation with exercise? Yong-Lin breaks down their relationship in this article.
Cuboid Syndrome
A foot boneknown as the cuboid plays a central role in arching and walking. But what happens when we land too hard a fall on the cuboid? Here, Jathan breaks down mechanics of cuboid syndrome.
Golf Elbow
Everyday physical actions can impact which parts of your body may experience pain and injury, depending on the sports and types of movements involved. It’s important to pay attention to your body as things can easily be overlooked and ignored. People especially tend to ignore the tightness of their elbow as it is not a common injury and may lead them to believe that it will easily resolve on its own if it does occur.
Groin Strain
A groin strain is an injury that occurs when you tear or pull any muscles in your groin. These groin muscles can be located on either side of your body in the folds (insides) where the belly joins the legs. These muscle groups can be divided into three groups which are your lower abdominal muscles, iliopsoas muscles (the muscles that connect your spine to your hips and legs), and the abductor muscles (six muscles in your thighs and hips). When a groin strain happens the thousands of tiny fibers in your muscles tear apart.
Lisfranc Injuries
When most athletes think about major injuries, they usually gravitate towards knee and shoulder injuries. Rarely do foot injuries come up in these conversations. However, foot injuries can be equally debilitating and possibly season-ending because of the crucial physical role the foot plays. One such injury is a Lisfranc injury, a fracture that causes the displacement of the metatarsals. You may be wondering, what is a Lisfranc injury?
Pectoralis Major Tear
The pectoralis major is a large muscle at the front of the chest, starting from two sections at both the sternum and the clavicle connected through tendons. Tears of the pectoralis major are extremely uncommon, occurring mostly through weightlifting during the eccentric of a movement such as bench or dumbbell press. This article will elaborate on the complications of a pectoralis major tear in addition to the anatomy behind the muscle.
Osgood-Schlatter Disease
Osgood-Schlatter, a disease affecting the tibial tuberosity is common in adolescent athletes. While seemingly minor, the disease can progress, resulting in more painful symptoms. Here’s Aayan to help us understand the condition.
Commotio Cordis
While rare, commotio cordis is extremely serious, as demonstrated by the Damar Hamlin incident. Commotio cordis is a heart condition caused by blunt force trauma, causing the athlete to fall into cardiac arrest. Here’s Nathan to break it down.
Rib Injuries
We don't often pay attention to our rib cages, but they're just as susceptible to injury as the rest of our body. In this article, Justin highlights this often overlooked region and explores recovery, prevention, and symptoms of rib injuries.
Scaphoid Fracture
The scaphoid is one of the many carpal bones in the hand. It lies just proximal to the metacarpals and is situated so that it touches the radius. In this article, Jathan breaks down what it’s like to break the scaphoid.
Alternative Treatments for Injuries
In athletics, staying on the field is half the battle. As such, athletes will experiment with various treatments to help boost their recovery and optimize their performance. In this article, Yong-Lin breaks down some of these methods.
New: Hamstring Strains
For many athletes, hamstring strains are extremely painful and can leave them sidelined for weeks. In this article, Tatiana breaks down how athletes can avoid them and possible risk factors.
Hammer Toe
Discover the surprising world of hammer toes – a condition impacting agility and movement, especially in athletes. Dive into its anatomy, causes like tight shoes and high heels, symptoms, and effective treatments. Learn preventive measures, including proper shoe sizing and soft insoles. Explore precautions to avoid hammer toes and other deformities. Get insights from medical sources for comprehensive understanding and proactive management. Keep your feet healthy and pain-free!
Patellar Tendinitis
For many athletes, patellar tendinitis is a very real risk that can severely hinder their ability to perform on the field. In this article, Aayan breaks down what patellar tendinitis is, how it affects athletes, and how to mitigate the risk of getting it.
Shoulder Dislocations
Usually when you see a shoulder dislocation you think “dang, that looks pretty bad.” While it can be, shoulder dislocations may not be as damaging as you think. To understand this, we need to dive into what a shoulder dislocation is. Tatiana breaks it down in this article.