talk to you about: A. Physical injuries B. Mental injuries C. Long-term effects, life after football. [Transition: Football is America’s most popular sport. Some 2.5 million kids play the game. College football brings in more than 3 billion a year; the NFL rakes in more than 9 billion (Shotz).] 1. The physical injuries contribute to the leading cause of why football equipment needs an upgrade. As stated before, the profit of the sport should allow a
What is the most common football injury? As a football fan, have you ever wondered to yourself what exactly is the most common injury in football? I’m sure it has crossed your mind that football can be a very dangerous sport. Infact football is ranked number one for the most dangerous sport in the world. It is necessary to use so much gear to help protect the athlete from things such as big hits; although, this does not always stop an injury. Injuries can be as little as something to do with a wrist
The Labrum (Shoulder & Hip) A labrum is a type of cartilage found in both the shoulder joint and in- between the pelvis and the femur (Shoulder: Torn Labrum, Palo Alto Medical Foundation). The labrum has two basic functions that take place in both the hip and the shoulder. The first function of the labrum is to excavate the socket so that the ball stays secure. Ligaments are small structures that keep the ball in the socket; these are the harnesses that reach and attach each of the bones. These
Soccer is the world’s most popular or most played sport above all. Considering this, safety precautions are taken very seriously for all players, especially children. Those under 10 years old are prohibited from heading the ball to prevent the chance of a concussion. Regarding this new law, also children 11-13 years old are shown very limited practice of heading as well. Although this law is controversial and is considered unnecessary to many, it is extremely beneficial to limit youth to heading
Sports Medicine is used to help people and athlete’s to train, improve performance and recover from injuries. Many people believe only athletes’ use sports medicine but that is not always the case. Anyone doing any kind of exercise or sports, whether professional or for fun, can get take advantage of having a Sports Medicine Team on their side helping them out. A Sports Medicine Team can consist of many different health professions including; Athletic Trainer, Exercise Physiologist, Kinesiotherapist
America the sports industry is booming. Parents are having their infants ski the day after they learn how to walk. Young children are learning how to play a variety of sports so they can figure out what they want their varsity letter in during high school. The problem is that these children are learning how to play the sport but they are not being taught the correct way to prepare their bodies for the sport. People may say that because younger children are not at the competitive level of sports they do
orthopedic surgery can either practice the general orthopedic surgery or specialize in either of the following fields: 1. Musculoskeletal oncology 2. Arthroscopy 3. Joint replacement 4. Foot and ankle 5. Spine 6. Hand 7. Pediatric 8. Shoulder and elbow 9. Sports medicine 10. Rehabilitation 11. Trauma and fractures 12. Reconstructive surgeries An
clinched his right shoulder in pain. Athletic trainers came onto the field an upon examination Carrington stated his arm felt like it was “dead” and felt like it was “catching”. Carrington was seen by the team physician. She performed ROM exercises, strength, and stability tests on his shoulder and examined his neck and head to ensure pain wasn’t coming from a pinched nerve. She concluded that further testing and imaging was necessary. Carrington had an X-ray and MRI done on his shoulder and he was diagnosed
the activities of daily living that we have all grown accustomed to. In order to execute these motions, however, the shoulder joint needs a stable base of support. This is one of the primary roles of the scapula and its surrounding musculature. When the GH joint is injured, however, scapular muscle-activation, and therefore stability and function, is theoretically altered. Many shoulder rehabilitation programs focus on restoring proper coordination of these muscles, especially those involved with scapular
Client: Leslie Chiropractic Date: 26 August 2014 Document: Blogs 1 to 10- Draft 1 for client review Article: 1 Target keyword: Pain Management Title: Pain Management and You Everyone at one point or another will experience some pain. For some, this pain becomes a chronic and constant companion and affects daily life. If this is something you 've experienced or are currently experiencing, then pain management is an essential part of your treatment and your quality of life. Pain management