Overview The knee has complex anatomy with dozens of structures connected together. This complexity makes it particularly prone to injuries that could be incapacitating. In fact, many world-class athletes had to stop competing because of knee injuries. If the...
Overview Sleep is one of the most neglected aspects of an athlete’s performance that could significantly optimize physical abilities. In fact, many world-class athletes place great emphasis on the number of hours they sleep. For instance, Roger Federer, one...
Overview CT Syndrome describes the compression of the median nerve by the tissues of the hand. The median nerve passes through the palm of your hand through a tiny opening called the carpal tunnel. This nerve is responsible for...
Fitness for Seniors
Overview As we age, the degree of physical activity we get tends to plummet, which is due to several factors, including existing medical conditions, obesity, chronic pain, and the fear of falling. However, not getting sufficient physical activity exacerbates these health problems, hence the vitality of fitness for seniors. In fact, a 2018 study concluded […]
Warning Signs of Back Pain (Sports Medicine)
Overview Lower back pain is extremely prevalent in the field of sports medicine. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), approximately 80% of people experience lower back pain at some point in their lives. However, not all pain is equal, as it could indicate a much more serious problem in some […]
What is Sports Medicine?
Overview In the world of fitness, athletes are always predisposed to musculoskeletal injuries, which significantly vary in severity. To make matters worse, some of these injuries become recurrent, altering the athlete’s career, and in some cases, ending it altogether. Other patients may complain of chronic pain that’s been there for months or years after inflicting […]
Know the Best Sleeping “Direction” for Your Health
A different point of view from an Indian Direction Guru. We all love to sleep, and sometimes, we even break our own sleep-in records! But, did you know that the direction in which you sleep may play a significant role in maintaining your health? According to Vastu Shashtra, a traditional Indian guide to directions, architecture […]
Women want young, smooth skin to feel confident and beautiful. Many have turned to different oils to achieve the skin conditioning they want. Others have taken it overboard with lotions that contain harmful chemicals. Despite all these efforts, one...
There have been several research journals that have been published documenting the relation between sleep and the body’s functions. To sum up, good quality sleep has been associated with higher performance, healthier individuals, and happier life. When we take...
Exercises are recommended to help maintain a healthy body. They keep it functional and improve the immune system, as well as helping to maintain proper body weight. Depending on motivation and a person’s endurance, one can opt for an...