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Sports Savvy:
AAOS — On June 25, 2008, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine presented this webinar to news media Presentation summaries and more information on the topics discussed can be found ...More…
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Combined Knee Ligament Injuries
AAOS — In the past, injuring more than one knee ligament would put an end to future sports activities. Today, many athletes are able to return to high level sports following multiple ligament injuries. It is possible to injure two or more ligaments at ...More…
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Collateral Ligament Injuries
AAOS — Athletes who participate in direct contact sports like football or soccer are more likely to injure their collateral ligaments. These are found on the sides of your knee. The medial or "inside" collateral ligament (MCL) connects the femur to the ...More…
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
AAOS — One of the most common knee injuries is an anterior cruciate ligament sprain or tear. Athletes who participate in high demand sports like soccer, football, and basketball are more likely to injure their anterior cruciate ligaments. If you have ...More…
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Sports Nutrition
AAOS — Athletes who want a winning edge need the right nutrition. When you drink enough water and eat a balanced diet, your body can make energy efficiently and fuel top performance. You can make the most of your athletic talents and gain more strength, ...More…
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Steroids Don't Work Out
AAOS — Some athletes use steroids in an attempt to improve their athletic performance. Other young persons use the drug because they are insecure about their appearance. Anabolic steroids may help you increase the size of muscles. But if you take the ...More…
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Creatine Supplements
AAOS — Some athletes think that "winning is everything," and take large doses of nutritional supplements to get an edge over their opponents. Creatine is the most popular sports supplement. Many athletes, including some children and adolescents, take . ...More…
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People Reporting Leisure-Time Physical Activity
AAOS — 1. Activity meeting either the recommendation for regular vigorous physical activity (20 minutes per day of vigorous physical activity on 2 or 3 days per week) or the recommendation for regular sustained physical activity (an average of 30 ...More…
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Patterns and Trends in Physical Activity
AAOS — Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics, NHIS, 1991. Males Females All ages and sexes Males Walking for exercise Gardening or yard work Aerobics or aerobic dance Bicycling or exercise ...More…
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Daily Activity Log
AAOS — A balanced program of moderate physical activity for 30 minutes a day is beneficial, even for people with chronic conditions of bones and joints. The 30 minutes can be broken up into shorter periods such as 15 minutes of gardening in the morning ...More…
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Starting an Exercise Program
AAOS — The toughest and most important step in an exercise program is getting started. People often think they need to tackle a strenuous program right away to prove they are committed. But in reality, slow and steady is the best way to begin. You need ...More…
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Selecting Home Exercise Equipment
AAOS — People often spend a lot of money on large and extravagant pieces of home exercise equipment because they believe their guilt over spending so much money will force them to use it. On the other hand, you may buy exercise equipment to help you ...More…