Sports and Lifestyle

Muscles on the side of the abdomen called the obliques may play a role in low back pain in golfers, according to a new report.

To investigate whether abdominal muscle activity or weakness is linked to low back pain in golfers, Dr. Brian R. MacIntosh and colleagues from the University of Calgary in Canada monitored the activation of these muscles in 25 professional and amateur male golfers.
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Aerobic exercise can increase women’s bone density, and it need not be a high-impact regimen to work, new research shows.

In fact, experts recommendations for general health – walking for about 30 minutes a day, a few days a week – is enough to lend the bones a hand, George A. Kelley, of the MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston, an academic affiliate of Massachusetts General Hospita…

The latest edition of Hazard, produced by the Victorian Injury Surveillance and Applied Research System (VISAR) at MUARC, reveals children’s arm fractures cost $5.2 million each year.

However the report found that many of these injuries could be prevented if children wore wristguards while playing sport or rollerblading and cycling.

The report, which includes cost-effective injury prevent…

According to the US National Osteoporosis Foundation, osteoporosis affects more than 2 million men in the United States and nearly 12 million more have osteopenia clinically significant low bone density that is less severe than osteoporosis.

Now, a new study from the University of Missouri-Columbia has found that men engaging predominantly in low-impact forms of exercise have an increased in…

Everyone benefits from Yoga when properly executed & individually adapted.

The popularity of yoga continues to grow worldwide. Many health and fitness experts regard this ancient practice as a viable companion to conventional exercise. Two experts on yoga are presenting this week at the ACSM’s Health & Fitness Summit & Exposition in Reno, Nevada. More than 1000 health and fitness…

Physically fit men had fewer overnight hospital stays and visited their doctors less frequently, according to the results of a long-term study recently published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise®, the official scientific journal of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

The research provides further evidence of the numerous health benefits of exercise, especially f…

In a ‘Today Show’ segment Dr. Jordan Metzl of Hospital for Special Surgery, offers his expert advice on the dangers and benefits of strength training among adolescents and children.

Doctor Metzl is a sports medicine physician at HSS and a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Matt Lauer: What damage could my 10 year old do to his body in the long term if he doesn’t work with weigh…

Even Moderate Physical Activity Can Boost the Immune System and Protect Against Chronic Diseases

As millions of Americans flock to the gym armed with New Year’s resolutions to get in shape, medical experts are offering an additional reason to exercise.

Regular workouts may help fight off colds and flu, reduce the risk of certain cancers and chronic diseases and slow the process of aging. …

Abdominal exercises are most effective and less dangerous when tailored to the needs of an individual. Experts from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), the world leader in the science and medical aspects of sports and exercise, say individuals should choose their abdominal program based on their desired outcome, not on trends or common misconceptions.

“One crunch does not fit all…

It is a common misconception that injuries are an acceptable part of any sporting activity. However this is not the case. By taking appropriate measures we can significantly reduce the risk of injuries sustained whilst engaging in sporting or recreational activities and in some cases prevent them entirely.

Sport and recreational activities are a major part of many people’s lives. They promot…