#injury-prevention

#injury-prevention

Plank. Chaturanga. Downward-Facing Dog. Crow. Handstand. What do all of these very different yoga poses have in common? Each of them requires wrist extension, in which the backs of the hands are drawn toward the forearms as if you're signalling "Stop!" We constantly extend and bear weight on extended wrists in yoga, particularly in vinyasa classes. The aching you might feel in your wrists after leaving class? That's often the result of overworking the wrist extensors.

Researchers from the Royal Veterinary College have now revealed which breeds are the most likely to suffer one of these nasty injuries. Boxers come in at the top of the list, with these large dogs being 3.6 times more likely to hurt their tails than mixed-breed dogs. The English Springer Spaniel comes in second (2.46 times more likely), followed by the Cocker Spaniel (1.86 times).

Cal State Fullerton's women's soccer coach is pushing for more college sports teams to implement helmet rules for athletes on e-bikes and e-scooters after a box truck hit and seriously injured two of his players who were riding e-scooters in September. Lauren Turner and Ashlyn Gwynn, both sophomores on the soccer team, were riding e-scooters to a men's soccer game around 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, when a box truck struck them near Associated Road and Yorba Linda Boulevard, police said.

For the majority of travelers, though, flying is a scrunched (and increasingly shrinking) torment that makes it impossible to fall asleep, exacerbates persistent back pain, or generally leaves them feeling sore and sour. That's too bad - especially if you're en route to a vacation with lots of walking. Or, god forbid, if you're an amateur athlete headed for a big event like a marathon or triathlon.

Every so often, when I get into a groove and push the miles or intensity a little too hard, my shins let me know. That sharp, nagging discomfort tells me I've crossed the line into overtraining. These days, when I feel it start, I immediately back off fewer hills, easier cadence, maybe even an extra rest day. Within a few days, the pain usually eases up. It's a good reminder that recovery is part of training, not separate from it.

Mobility work is key for anyone who lifts, whether you're a bodybuilder or the occasional gym-goer. Mobility is more than just being bendy-it's also having the strength and stability to use your range of motion functionally, which is critical for exercises such as squats and deadlifts. In exercise, mobility is the active ability to move a joint through its full range of motion with control.

Many people mistakenly think they should curl into a ball for the brace position but this is not the safest way, said Zack D, who posted the viral video to YouTube. 'Instead, assume the brace position by leaning forward and covering your head,' he said. 'This position helps protect your vital organs and reduces the risk of head and neck injuries. 'By leaning forward, you also minimise the impact force on your spine, increasing your chances of survival during high-impact situations.'

Whether you're a novice runner or an experienced marathoner, you need one important tool in your arsenal: the right running shoes. Choosing your shoe requires much consideration. Do you need arch support? How can you ensure your shoes are comfortable, durability, and long-lasting? Wearing the best running shoe brands can help. Your running shoes not only protect your feet from injuries like plantar fasciitis or shin splints but can also ensure you run in proper alignment and improve efficiency and speed.

Werner is recalling 122,250 Multi-Max Pro ladders due to a failing locking mechanism that poses a fall risk, with reports of 18 falls and 14 injuries.

A hiker lost his balance and fell 25 feet into a rocky pool while crossing a slippery part of Big Falls, a popular waterfall in California.

Raheem Morris has made it clear that he is not a fan of playing starters often, or really at all, in preseason.

A shocking collection of X-rays revealed the life-changing injuries the human hand can suffer when fireworks explode, showcasing mangled hands and broken fingers in several incidents.

According to experts, breaking the cycle of ACL injuries in women's football requires shifting the focus from biological differences to controllable risk factors.

I used to hate even the idea of running. But, in 2020, when gyms closed their doors, I downloaded the Couch to 5k app.

"Back stretches. Critical skill. I went from multiple aggravated/herniated discs to 0 injuries since I started stretching my back and hips."