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Training Injuries – keep them at bay
By Vinz Low - Last updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
Regardless of whether you are a beginner, avid enthusiast or a professional athlete, injuries can happen at any time during training. Keep these tips in mind to minimise the risk of injury. Balance Repetitive exercises will tend to wear the joints and put unnecessary pressure on the same muscle groups. Blend the impact activities such as running, kickboxing with resistance… Read more…
CSI – No, we aren’t talking about the TV show
By Vinz Low - Last updated: Monday, April 2, 2012
By the acronym, I meant Comprehensive Solutions for Injuries and that would encompass elements of movements, muscular imbalances and diet. Muscular Imbalance While most injuries are associated with aggravated physical activity, we can address this from the problem at source i.e. muscular movements and balance. Improvement in balance and coordination can greatly reduce the risk of injury via good footwork… Read more…
Knee Pain
By Vinz Low - Last updated: Monday, March 26, 2012
The knee is a complicated joint made up of several structures that have to disperse forces from the ground up through the body, as well as from the upper body down through the leg. As a result, there are various underlying causes of knee pain and the location of the pain. Ironically, most knee pain does not arise from the… Read more…
Zumba in a fun and safe manner
By Vinz Low - Last updated: Monday, February 6, 2012
Zumba’s appeal lies in its being a dance party rather than a traditional workout routine. As it continues its attraction and people who do not normally exercise get drawn into it, this can heighten the risk of ankle sprains, hamstrings or calf injuries associated with it. Some tips for minimising risk on such injuries include: Consult a physician before embarking… Read more…
Cramps – Causes, preventives and remedies
By Vinz Low - Last updated: Monday, November 21, 2011
Muscle cramp can be defined as a situation where there is an involuntary and forcibly contracted muscle that is unable to relax during the duration of the cramps. Cramps can affect any muscle under voluntary control (skeletal muscle). Cramps can involve part or all of a muscle, or several muscles in a group. Cramps can occur at any time i.e…. Read more…
Wrist pain while doing push-ups
By Vinz Low - Last updated: Monday, August 15, 2011
Push up are great no-frills conditioning exercises but what happen if you feel more than fatigue in the muscles? Especially so, if you experience sharp pain at the wrists …. Some simple exercises to strengthen the wrists are: On a daily basis or before the push-ups, stretch the wrists by extending the arm and then pull the fingers back with… Read more…
Typical Sports Injuries – Plantar Fasciitis
By Vinz Low - Last updated: Monday, August 8, 2011
The plantar fascia joins the heel to the base of the toes and an injury is usually accompanied by a painful/sharp sensation at the heel. This is especially evident on rising after an extended rest. Common causes of the injury include: Frequent running on hard surfaces Tight calf muscles; which causes unnecessary/excessive distress on the plantar fascia Overweight High arches… Read more…
Typical Sports injuries – Thigh Bruise
By Vinz Low - Last updated: Monday, July 25, 2011
Thigh bruise or contusion usually arises from high (direct) impact hit or falling on the leg. This often results in bruising in the quadriceps or hamstrings. Such an injury is common for contact sports like rugby or even in Muay Thai, where devastating kicks can also be thrown to the legs. A shock to the quadriceps or hamstrings squeezes these… Read more…
Typical Sports injuries – Shin Splint
By Vinz Low - Last updated: Monday, July 18, 2011
A common complaint amongst runners is a sharp pain around the shin area. Activities in which such sensation may be experienced include: running, jogging or skipping. This condition can be a result of adjustments in duration, frequency or intensity of training or also because the individual is new to the activity. The most familiar cause of shin splints is the… Read more…
