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Medic8 Search Terms Of Use About Medic8This section covers information on treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention of sports injuries. You will find reports on the latest medical findings for common sports injuries, with advice on training techniques that can be used to prevent common injuries.
ACHILLES TENDON INJURIES
This article provides a good overview of the symptoms and
factors involved in injuries of the Achilles tendon.
ALTITUDE SICKNESS
Altitude sickness is common for mountain climbers and visitors
to high altitudes. This article details the symptoms, danger
signs, and what can be done to help.
ANKLE INJURIES
A sprained ankle is a common sports injury. This article
outlines the recommended treatment, recovery, and the signs
of a more serious injury.
BACK INJURIES
Backache is a very common symptom. This article outlines
the usual course, investigations and treatment options.
BUTTOCK PAIN IN ATHLETES
Buttock pain is a common problem in athletes and can be
a symptom of other conditions. This article looks at the
causes and how it is treated.
CALF MUSCLE INJURIES
Calf muscle injuries are one of the most common sports injuries.
This article provides an overview of the injury, the recommended
treatment, and how it can be prevented.
CREAKY KNEES
Creaky knees in sports people may indicate a condition known
as patellofemoral pain which is sometimes termed "runner's
knee". This article looks at the causes and what treatment
is necessary.
DECOMPRESSION ILLNESS
Decompression illness is a risk for divers. This article
looks at the signs and symptoms of the problem and how a
recompression chamber can reverse the condition.
FITNESS TO DIVE
There are many medical conditions which can make diving
more dangerous. This article looks at some of these, including
health problems which preclude diving.
GOLFER'S ELBOW
Golfer's elbow is a common and troublesome condition. This article outlines the possible causes and some treatment options.
HYPERBARIC OXYGEN TREATMENT
Hyperbaric oxygen treatment is used in the treatment of
several different conditions. This article lists some of
these and how the therapy works.
INJURY PREVENTION
FOR WINTER SPORTS
Proper training is the key to preventing sports' injuries.
This article provides advice on the most important aspects
of training, and what to wear during training sessions in
cold weather.
KNEE INJURIES
This article provides a good overview of the common types
of knee injuries and the principles of treatment.
MILD HEAD INJURY (CONCUSSION)
Recovery from concussion can take longer than expected.
This article discusses the symptoms of ongoing problems
and what can be done to help.
PAINFUL SHOULDER CONDITIONS
The shoulder area is prone to a number of troublesome and
painful conditions,which this article describes in depth.
PILATES
Pilates classes are now being adopted by world class athletes
and international rugby players. This article profiles the
importance of Pilates and the key principles of the exercises.
SHIN SPLINTS
This is a general term for pain in the lower legs of athletes.
The condition may be due to different conditions including
stress fracture, poor running mechanics and compartment
syndrome.
STRESS FRACTURES
Stress fractures often go undiagnosed and are a common problem
in athletes. This article looks at common sites for stress
fractures and how they can be prevented.
TENNIS ELBOW
Tennis elbow is a common and troublesome condition.This
article outlines the possible causes and some treatment
options.
Medic8® Family Health Guide : Sport Medicine
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