Flexibility, Strength and Techniques to Reduce Golfing Injuries |
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Written by Julie Henry, M.D. - July/August 2008
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As the sun returns to Michigan, the golfers start to return to the courses. Today that includes more and more women who are joining the sport. Golf can be enjoyed by people with a wide range of athletic abilities and, after some winter inactivity, that may also bring a possibility of injury.
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Dehydration and Proper Fluid Replacement During Exercise |
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Written by Julie Henry, M.D. - May/June 2008
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Proper nutrition and hydration are by far the most important requirements for optimizing athletic performance, dehydration will cause early fatigue and loss of coordination skills, especially for regular exercisers. Sports such as soccer, track and other outdoor athletics place increased physiologic demands on the athlete. |
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Lower Back Pain in the Female Athlete |
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Written by Julie Henry, M.D. - March/April 2008
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Lower back pain develops in a significant number of athletes, especially affecting women participating in sports such as gymnastics, dance, diving, tennis, golf and rowing. Gymnastics, dance and diving are sports where female athletes hyperextend their backs in order to perform well in their sport. |
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Shoulder Pain in the Female Athlete |
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Written by Julie Henry, M.D. - January/February 2008
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Shoulder problems can commonly develop in female athletes who engage in sports such as swimming, racquet sports, softball and gymnastics. Both muscles and ligaments contribute to help keep the ball of the shoulder joint located in the shoulder socket so that it is functioning properly. |
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Scoliosis |
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Written by Julie Henry, M.D. - November/December 2007
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Scoliosis is defined as a curving of the spine and is most commonly recognized in children between the ages ten to eighteen years old. The most common type of scoliosis occurs in the adolescent years between the ages of 10 to 18. |
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Ice or Heat: What to Use and When |
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Written by Julie Henry, M.D. - September/October 2007
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Treatment of an athletic injury should start as soon as possible, and often ice is the first treatment applied. It is important to understand when to use ice on an injury and when you should apply heat.
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Anterior Knee Pain |
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Written by Julie Henry, M.D. - July/August 2007
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One of the most common areas that young female athletes develop pain is in the front of the knee, in the area of the kneecap. Women are at a higher risk for developing anterior knee pain or also referred to as patellofemoral pain. |
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Ankle Sprains |
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Written by Julie Henry, M.D. - May/June 2007
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As spring and summer sports approach, athletes are now switching to softball, soccer and other outdoor sports which may be played on uneven terrains and involve sudden twisting and turning movements. Ankle sprains are a very common occurrence with these conditions, and you should know what to do when these injuries happen. |
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Knee Injuries: The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) |
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Written by Julie Henry, M.D. - March/April 2007
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Knee injuries in female athletes can occur in many ways and often range from simple strains to more severe injuries and may involve the major ligaments in the knee. Serious knee injuries happen more frequently in female athletes than in male athletes due to many different factors including the anatomy of the knee, female ,and the differences in training practices for male and female athletes.
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Athletes and Stress Related Injury |
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Written by Julie Henry, M.D. - January/February 2007
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A stress fracture is a hairline crack in a bone which may occur from an injury or trauma; the injury usually results from repeated or prolonged use during exercise. A stress fracture occurs in athletes when repetitive traumas applied to the body exceeds the bone’s ability to repair itself. |
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