Sport Psychology
Sport Psychology: dealing with and overcoming injury Unfortunately, season and career ending injuries occur in athletics on a regular basis. Treating these injuries can be expensive and time consuming—from doctor’s appointments to x-rays and other testing to physical therapy sessions. Often times our time is …
Sickle Cell Disease vs Sickle Cell Trait
Sickle Cell Disease is an inherited blood disorder that affects red blood cells. People with sickle cell disease have red blood cells that contain mostly hemoglobin S, which is an abnormal hemoglobin. Sometimes these red blood cells become sickle shaped (crescent shaped) and …
Shin Splints
Shin Splints What is it? Shin splints is a general term for pain in the anterior (front) part of the leg. Typically, the pain is caused by repetitive microtrauma to the tibia from any number of causes: weakness of the leg muscles, inadequate shoe support, …
Seizures
Seizures What is it? A seizure is a temporary loss of control, but not always accompanied by convulsions, unconsciousness, or both. Most common are epileptic seizures, or seizures caused by sudden abnormal electrical discharges in the brain. Doctors have described more than 30 different types …
Pre-game Meals
Pre-game Meals Athletes need to eat a proper meal prior to their athletic event to avoid hunger during the event, and regulate their blood sugar. It helps the athlete psychologically when they keep the same pre-game routine.