Martial Arts Injuries
Cuts and bruises may not be entirely avoidable in any type of contact sport, but you can avoid most of them by wearing proper safety equipment when you are sparring. Remaining focused at all times and watching to maintain the proper level of contact
A sport that is becoming popular among the young is martial arts. There are special risks for injury in this sport, especially if the training is not done properly. Warming up is especially critical for those participating in the martial arts. Most of the common martial arts injuries can be prevented with proper warm-up.
Some of the most common injuries associated with the martial arts are cuts and bruises, sprains, jamming of fingers and toes, and also head injuries.
Cuts and bruises may not be entirely avoidable in any type of contact sport, but you can avoid most of them by wearing proper safety equipment when you are sparring. Remaining focused at all times and watching to maintain the proper level of contact can help to prevent injuries also. Usually cuts and bruises occur when someone is going too hard or when someone is not paying close enough attention to what they are doing. Not paying attention can cause, "slip ups" which cause avoidable injuries.
Sprains occur mostly in the ankles, elbows and also the toes because of the running and kicking involved in martial arts. Uneven or overly soft flooring can contribute to these sprain injuries. Sprains can also occur due to improper weight distribution when the individual is kicking. Use proper stance and maintain proper balance to avoid sprain injuries.
To avoid elbow sprains keep a slight bend in the joint when you are punching, and also be sure to go at a slow pace so that your partner does not injure you accidentally. Always tap out when you are grappling and you feel pain, instead of trying to muscle out of a lock. Avoiding injury is critical to staying fit and staying "in the game".
Exercising that includes such sports as golf, and swimming can be easy on the elderly body, keep the individual actively engaged in the community and keeps the mind sharp as well.
A study done by researchers at the Leiden University Medical Center in the Netherlands found that individuals into their 70's who participated in sports reduced their risk for developing blood clots by 30% in women and 22% in men.
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Fingers and toes can become jammed when throwing a kick or punching improperly. You can also hit a bag or pad improperly and jam your finger or toe yourself. You must keep a tight fist when throwing an open hand technique that requires the palm or knuckles in order to avoid injury. You can also keep the fingers tightly together when the palm is open to avoid jamming the fingers. Proper form is essential when preventing injury to the fingers or toes.
Head injuries can happen in competition as well as when training. The best way to prevent concussion is to wear a high quality and properly fitting helmet. It is also important to wear a properly fitting mouth guard because the helmet alone is not protection enough especially in competitions or events of higher levels. Proper training can prevent most martial arts injuries. Companion Remedies for Joints, Muscles, Pain Management
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11/18/2008
Brainline.Org Confronts Traumatic Brain Injury Crisis (Medical News Today)
Every 21 seconds someone somewhere in America sustains a traumatic brain injury. That doesn't include the more than 19 percent of military personnel returning from combat duty in Iraq who may also have sustained mild to severe brain trauma. "The numbers are simply staggering," said Dr. Carl Valenziano, director of trauma 0at St.
Brainline.Org Confronts Traumatic Brain Injury Crisis (Medical News Today)
11/16/2008
Gymnastics: Injury sidelines Amy from senior event (The New Straits Times)
GYMNAST Amy Kwan, after dominating the junior category, was hoping to shine in the senior event of the National Rhythmic Gymnastic Championships but her hopes were dashed after suffering an injury to her left leg at the National Sports Council (NSC) in Bukit Jalil yesterday.
Gymnastics: Injury sidelines Amy from senior event (The New Straits Times)
11/16/2008
Gymnastics: Injury sidelines Amy from senior event (The New Straits Times)
GYMNAST Amy Kwan, after dominating the junior category, was hoping to shine in the senior event of the National Rhythmic Gymnastic Championships but her hopes were dashed after suffering an injury to her left leg at the National Sports Council (NSC) in Bukit Jalil yesterday.
Gymnastics: Injury sidelines Amy from senior event (The New Straits Times)
11/19/2008
BASKETBALL: Big presence proposes problem for UM (Massachusetts Daily Collegian)
The Massachusetts basketball team has a hole in its game. A big hole. That hole is the presence of a big man down low. Last week when UMass (1-2) played Southern Illinois in the 2K Sports Classic, the Minutemen took a blow when center Luke Bonner went down with an injury.
BASKETBALL: Big presence proposes problem for UM (Massachusetts Daily Collegian)
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Fears for Walcott’s future after latest injury setback (Evening Standard)
Theo Walcott is expected to be ruled out for the rest of the year after dislocating his right shoulder in the final minutes of England's training session in Berlin last night.
Fears for Walcott’s future after latest injury setback (Evening Standard)
11/19/2008
BASKETBALL: Big presence proposes problem for UM (Massachusetts Daily Collegian)
The Massachusetts basketball team has a hole in its game. A big hole. That hole is the presence of a big man down low. Last week when UMass (1-2) played Southern Illinois in the 2K Sports Classic, the Minutemen took a blow when center Luke Bonner went down with an injury.
BASKETBALL: Big presence proposes problem for UM (Massachusetts Daily Collegian)
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