All articles tagged with #injury prevention
Originally Published 6 days ago — by Financial Times
The article discusses the rising popularity of mobility training, emphasizing its benefits for performance, injury prevention, and longevity. It explains the difference between mobility and flexibility, highlights various exercises and programs, and shares personal experiences and expert advice on improving joint movement and overall body agility.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by BBC
The article discusses the mental and physical toll of the demanding tennis schedule on players, highlighting concerns about long seasons, injuries, and fatigue, and explores potential reforms such as shortening the season, standardizing equipment, and adopting data-driven health strategies to make the sport more sustainable for athletes.
Originally Published 25 days ago — by The New York Times
A routine of six mobility exercises designed for runners can help prevent injuries, improve movement efficiency, and enhance performance by targeting key joints like the big toe, hips, ankles, and thoracic spine. These low to medium intensity exercises, which can be incorporated throughout the day, focus on improving joint mobility and stability essential for a comfortable and effective running stride.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Guardian
The article emphasizes the importance of adapting exercise routines as we age, recognizing physical changes such as decreased muscle mass and joint health, and avoiding over-exercising or ignoring pain. Experts recommend flexible, realistic approaches to maintain health and prevent injury, while cautioning against societal pressures and misconceptions that promote unrealistic expectations of youthful vitality at any age.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Fit&Well
As you age, strengthening your core is crucial for maintaining mobility, preventing injuries, and supporting daily activities. Pilates instructor Eloise Skinner recommends focusing on core exercises like roll-downs, bird dogs, and forearm planks to enhance stability, balance, and overall body protection, especially to reduce the risk of falls and joint issues.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NPR
Pickleball's rising popularity in the U.S. has led to a significant increase in eye injuries, prompting calls for standardized protective eyewear guidelines to prevent such injuries, especially among older players.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The New York Times
Eye injuries among pickleball players, especially older adults, are increasing, with 1,262 cases reported in 2024, raising concerns about safety as the sport grows in popularity and attracts less experienced players.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by BBC
The FA is conducting an immediate safety review of perimeter walls at football grounds following the death of former Arsenal youth player Billy Vigar, who sustained a fatal brain injury after colliding with a concrete wall during a match. The incident has sparked calls for banning brick walls around pitches and increased safety measures, with stakeholders emphasizing the need for urgent action to prevent similar tragedies.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Fit&Well
Warming up before a walking workout is recommended to promote proper movement and prevent injuries, even though walking is low intensity. Expert Solomon Lewis suggests three warm-up exercises—bodyweight squat, split squat, and lateral toe touch—and provides a 30-minute walking plan that includes varying intensities to enhance fitness and weight loss. Starting with manageable durations and incorporating small bouts of walking can help beginners and those deconditioned gradually improve their activity levels.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by ESPN
Major League Baseball has implemented a month-long winter recovery period during which team officials are prohibited from monitoring or collecting data on amateur players to reduce injury risks and promote rest, following concerns over year-round high-effort training and its link to arm injuries among young athletes.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Continuing high-impact exercise into older age offers significant health benefits like improved bone density, cardiovascular health, and mental sharpness, but requires mindful adjustments based on individual capabilities and joint health. Staying active throughout life is crucial, and with proper modifications and strength training, older adults can maintain their fitness and prevent injuries.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The New York Times
Physical therapists emphasize that avoiding injuries involves balancing activity and rest, avoiding sudden increases in intensity, and being mindful of daily habits to prevent strain and overuse injuries.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Tom's Guide
The article emphasizes that individuals over 60 can build strength, muscle, and power through smart, functional exercises tailored to their needs, highlighting five key movements—prone dumbbell row, good morning, farmer's walk, prowler push, and seated cable row—that promote longevity, resilience, and everyday functionality. It also stresses the importance of proper form, gradual progression, and consulting professionals to prevent injury and maintain fitness beyond age.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The New York Times
Adding light weights to stretching routines can significantly improve mobility and reduce pain, as demonstrated by Christina Danaee's experience with shoulder and neck tightness, leading to better activity enjoyment and less soreness.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Dallas Cowboys
Cowboys' coach Brian Schottenheimer is confident that Micah Parsons will play in Week 1 against the Eagles despite not practicing during training camp, citing Parsons' offseason preparation and understanding of the game. Parsons, who is in a contract dispute, has been doing conditioning work and team meetings to stay ready, and the team is taking measures to prevent injuries. The key question remains whether he will play with a new contract.