What is a Sports Medicine Physician?

WHAT IS A SPORTS MEDICINE PHYSICIAN?   A sports medicine physician has significant specialized training in both the treatment and prevention of illness and injury. They are ideally suited to provide comprehensive medical care for athletes, sports teams or active [...]

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Exercise Induced Asthma

When vigorous or prolonged exercise is the cause of an asthma attack, it is called Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm (EIB).   Second only to allergies, exercise is the most common trigger for asthma.  An EIB attack usually lasts only a few minutes, [...]

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Flexibility and Stretching

Flexibility is defined as the range of motion of a joint.  It can be increased and refined through proper stretching exercises.  Often the terms flexibility and stretching are used synonymously.  However, an athlete can be flexible without stretching and conversely, [...]

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The Serious Side of Supplements

Many athletes take dietary supplements, including vitamins, herbs, minerals, amino acids, and others, in an effort to improve their performance and health.  If you plan on taking dietary supplements be aware and use caution!  Dietary supplements unlike medications do not [...]

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H2O Zone: Proper Hydration for Power and Endurance Athletes

True for any athlete but even more so for an athlete in the Southern Califronia Climate, proper hydration should  play a crtitical role in their daily rountine.  Athletes and coaches need to be aware of the very real dangers of [...]

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