General Training Aspects in Consideration of Prevention in Sports
Type of motoric action 90 % Recovery 100 % Recovery Strength Max. strength 18–24 h 48–72 h Explosive strength 18–24 h 48–84 h Strength endurance 12–18 h 48 h Endurance…
SPORT MEDICINE
Implementation of Prevention in Sports
Fig. 11.1 The figure of the ambassador should be a coach or a famous player to implement the message worldwide 11.2 Implementation of Prevention Programmes Physical activity is associated with…
General Prevention Principles of Injuries
Fig. 4.1 The figure of four, an example of static stretching Static stretching increases range of motion (ROM) and can also decrease musculotendinous stiffness, even during short-duration (5–30 s) stretches…
General Considerations on Sports-Related Injuries
Number of different sports/events Number of registered athletes Incidence of injuries per 1000 registered athletes Percentage of time-loss injuries Main location or diagnoses Main causes Disciplines with higher injury…
Major Causes of Sports Injuries
Fig. 2.1 Injury depends on interdependent factors: intrinsic and extrinsic Fig. 2.2 Distribution of sports practiced in the world Through the decades and the centuries, the world of sports has…
Nutritional Supplements to Enhance Recovery
Oral rehydration and electrolyte balance • Traditional oral rehydration solutions are made according to World Health Organization guidelines for the prevention and treatment of dehydration during diarrhea or gastroenteritis. For…
Nutritional Supplements for Endurance Athletes
Low GI Moderate GI High GI Food GI Food GI Food GI Chana dal 8 Apple juice 40 Life Savers™ 70 Peanuts 14 Snickers™ 41 White bread 70 Plain yogurt…
Fluid Balance and Hydration for Human Performance
Children Females 1–3 years 1.3 9–13 years 2.1 4–8 years 1.7 14–18 years 2.3 19–70+ years 2.7 Males 9–13 years 2.4 Pregnancy 3 14–18 years 3.3 Lactation 3.8 19–70+…
Exercise for Athletes with Diabetes
Contraindicated exercise Recommended exercise Swimming Treadmill Bicycling Prolonged walking Rowing Jogging Chair exercises Step exercises Arm exercises Other non-weight-bearing exercises 15.6.3 Autonomic Neuropathy The presence of autonomic neuropathy may limit…
Effective Nutritional Supplement Combinations
Fig. 9.1 The main roles of the PCr–Cr system are illustrated in this figure. The first is that of a temporal energy buffer for ATP regeneration achieved via anaerobic degradation…
