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Adult Supervision Does not Necessarily Assure Safety in the Weight Room
Many times I’ve remained an advocate supporting weight training for our young population. Research has suggested over and over the positive effects weight training offers. It improves strength, reduces body fat enhances self-esteem and improves self-confidence. Contrary to popular belief, if training properly, research has not supported the myth, “weight training will adversely effect one’s growth.” In fact, it does support the notion that when done properly, it enhances skeletal maturation and growth.
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How to support your child athlete without too much pressure: 7 easy steps
(02/10/2004)
When your son or daughter picks up that bat and glove or puts on those soccer cleats, or basketball shoes, you, as a parent, take on a new role: the parent of an athlete. It can be a scary hat to wear. You’ve heard the horror stories
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Bullying on the Sports Field... What is It?
(Aug. 8, 2004)
Fair Play vs. Foul Play. Appropriate Behavior vs. Inappropriate Behavior. Youth. Schools. Camps. Sports. What’s going on?
BULLYING! And it’s a big problem!
Recall your own school, camp or sports memories and, chances are, a bullying incident is part of them.
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Do You Really Want to Know?
The media is oh so eager to learn the identity of those who are Steroid users. Eager to be the first to print the Breaking News story: “Joe Homerun Hitter
found guilty of steroid use.”
Daily, there is the media push and the need to know who these players are.
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Who Says Kids Shouldn't lift Weights?
(07/10/2004)
Forever and a day we have been told “children should not lift weights. Lifting weights will damage growing bones; it will stunt the growth of a child.” If children are allowed to lift weights, they will get hurt. Well, guess what? That’s just not true.
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A Hit For All
(03/22/2004)
This week a local Little League hit a Home Run. By unanimous vote, board members of the New City Little League (Rockland County, New York) voted to institute a Continuous Batting Order into its boys (10-12 year olds) major league division.
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The psychology of a winner
(12/27/04)
At a certain level of professional competition, the skill difference in many top athletes becomes negligible. What is it, then, that separates the number one tennis player from the number fifteen? Why does the number ninety-ninth ranked tennis player double-fault at match point? In basketball, why do some players consistently hit the free throw when the game is on the line, and why do some consistently choke? Top-level players relate feeling calm, energized and positive during performances. This is “the zone,” that all athletes aspire to. Why do some players reach “the zone” while others with equal or even greater talent do not?
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Back Pain, a huge economic and medical burden
(Dec 29, 2003)
The economic impact for the diagnosis and treatment of Back Pain surpasses 100 billion dollars annually. Fortunately, maintaining a regular exercise program, at a minimum of three sessions/week, for 30-60 minutes/session can help to alleviate most symptoms of back pain.
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Ephedra is Banned, but will it go away?
(Dec 31, 2003)
Kudos to the United States Government for its stand and ban of the dietary supplement, Ephedra. This seemingly innocuous, over the counter, dietary weight loss aid has been linked to at least 155 deaths and there are over 16,00 reports of people suffering adverse effects from it.
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My New Year's Resolution
(Jan 03, 2004)
The Holiday Season is just behind us, 2004 is here.
Hopefully, you all enjoyed a healthy and happy year in 2003, which will continue into 2004. Like many rituals in life, the end of year holiday season reminds us of "resolution's and promises" we make to ourselves.
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How to support your child athlete without too much pressure: 7 easy steps
(02/10/2004)
When your son or daughter picks up that bat and glove or puts on those soccer cleats, or basketball shoes, you, as a parent, take on a new role: the parent of an athlete. It can be a scary hat to wear. You’ve heard the horror stories
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Groin-Pain Strains |
A groin strain occurs when the muscles of the groin suffer a partial tear. The most common muscles affected in a groin strain are the “adductors”, which primarily bring the legs toward the midline. This function can be tested by putting your fist between your knees and squeezing.
Groin strains occur in athletes participating in sports that require rapid bursts of speed and abrupt changes of motion such as hockey, football, rugby and basketball. They occur when the tension on the adductor muscles exceeds its capacity.
The most common symptom is pain in the groin area. The athlete may also experience weakness and stiffness. Bruising and swelling occur in moderate to severe injuries.
Diagnosis is usually made by history and physical exam. An MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) and ultrasound can be useful when faced with an uncertain diagnosis. Groin strains have different degrees of severity that range from mild (microscopic tears) to severe (complete tear). Recovery can take two weeks to more than three months.
Treatment of groin strains generally starts with Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation (R.I.C.E). For more details on “R.I.C.E”, see the section on Sprains and Strains: http://www.drrobsays.com/Injuries/strains%20and%20sprains.htm
In addition to R.I.C.E, pain medications such as Tylenol (Acetaminophen) and Anti-Inflammatory medications such as Motrin (Ibuprofen) can be used. All medications have side effects and the potential to interact with other medications. Always consult your physician before starting any new medications. Surgical intervention is generally reserved for complete tears at the tendon insertion to the bone as well as chronic groin strains that do not respond to conservative treatment.
After the initial recovery phase, a gentle stretching and strengthening program can be started under proper supervision. At this time, moist heat can be used as a modality prior to exercise. It is believed that an imbalance of the muscles surrounding the hip can contribute to strains. Strengthening programs have been shown to be an effective method of prevention. Biomechanical abnormalities of the leg such as flat feet and leg length discrepancy can also be a contributing factor making proper footwear essential. In addition there are many medical conditions that can affect the groin and should be taken into consideration by your physician.
Daniel Leung, DO
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
Mount Sinai Medical Center
- Morelli, V. Groin injuries and groin pain in athletes: part 1.Prim Care. 2005 Mar;32(1):163-83. Review. PMID: 15831317
- Garrett, WE. Muscle strain injuries. Am J Sports Med. 1996;24(6 Suppl):S2-8. Review. PMID: 8947416
- http://www.brighamandwomens.org
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