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| Golf |
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Get Fit for Golf
The sport of golf is
considered by its devotees to be one of life’s great pastimes.
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Golf as a Fitness Sport
Golf can be a good source
of fitness.
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Golfer's Back
Injuries to the low back
account for a large number of golf ailments, especially amongst male
players.
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The Psychology of Golf
Those of us familiar with
golf know that it is a physically challenging sport. What we tend to
forget is that it is also very much a mind game.
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Prevention of Golf Injuries
The best solution to any
problem is to never have it in the first place. Therefore injury
prevention is crucial to a safe and happy golf season.
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Baseball |
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| Cycling |
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Pedal Your Way To Fitness
I have become a big fan of
cycling, from both a personal and medical perspective. Riding delivers
an excellent workout, and at the same time provides the chance to see a
lot of interesting countryside.
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| Hockey |
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Getting Fit for Hockey
A recent article in the
Globe and Mail dealt with the issue of heart attacks in men’s
recreational hockey. It pointed out that “each year 12 to 15 of the
estimated 10,000 Canadian men who play recreational and pick up hockey
for fun die with their skates on”. That number may be higher if deaths
occurring after the games are considered.
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| Running |
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The Joy of Running
Running is one of the most
convenient ways to stay fit. It can be done spontaneously any time,
anywhere in just about any kind of weather and doesn’t require expensive
equipment or the need to arrange partners.
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| Tennis |
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Prevention of
Tennis Injuries
Most injuries in tennis
are classified as overuse. The most common injuries involve the rotator
cuff, biceps tendon in the shoulder, tendonitis of the elbow/wrist, low
back, abdominal muscle strains, leg muscle cramps, and plantar fasciitis.
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Snowboarding |
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| Skiing |
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Introduction to Strength Training
Skiing requires
an athlete to have strength, power, quick reactions, wide-ranging
mobility, and above all, balance.
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CADS
The sport of skiing can
create stress on our knees that can eventually lead to knee pain.
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Fitting Fundamentals
All ski boots are designed
to provide a solid link to the ski allowing the skier to hold a carving
edge.
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| Soccer |
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