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 individuals who are simply looking to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Sports medicine physicians specialize solely […]
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, but in rare cases, may last up to several hours. Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm can severely hamper […]
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, an athlete can stretch without gaining flexibility. Appropriate flexibility can greatly enhance an athletes’ success. […]
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 have to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for safety or effectiveness. […]
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 dehydration. Dehydration can diminish energy and impair performance. Even a 2% loss of body weight […]