http://sportsmedicine.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com Sports Medicine GuideSite. http://z.about.com/f/lg/s10.gif http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2008-10-08T14:14:59Z Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:14:59 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://sportsmedicine.about.com/b/2008/10/10/use-it-or-lose-it-how-fast-do-you-lose-fitness-when-you-stop-training.htm It's called a lot of things: detraining, deconditioning, losing fitness, getting soft, etc... but losing fitness when you stop training is one of the 5 principles of conditioning. The principle... http://sportsmedicine.about.com/b/2008/10/10/use-it-or-lose-it-how-fast-do-you-lose-fitness-when-you-stop-training.htm Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:38:26 +0000 2008-10-10T11:38:26Z http://sportsmedicine.about.com/b/2008/10/08/the-emotional-fallout-of-sports-injuries.htm Frequently athletes react to injuries with wide range of emotions including denial, anger, and even depression. Although your feelings are real, it’s important to move beyond the negative and... http://sportsmedicine.about.com/b/2008/10/08/the-emotional-fallout-of-sports-injuries.htm Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:14:59 +0000 2008-10-08T14:14:59Z http://sportsmedicine.about.com/b/2008/10/06/after-exercise-does-an-ice-water-bath-speed-recovery.htm Taking an after exercise plunge in an ice water bath (a tub of 12 to 15 degrees Celsius ice water) is a common practice among many elite athletes who swear... http://sportsmedicine.about.com/b/2008/10/06/after-exercise-does-an-ice-water-bath-speed-recovery.htm Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:23:51 +0000 2008-10-06T17:23:51Z http://sportsmedicine.about.com/b/2008/10/04/trying-to-find-joe-six-pack.htm We all know that more and more Americans struggle with obesity, and those who try to get healthy often fail to find their inner Joe-Six Pack. Just how do you... http://sportsmedicine.about.com/b/2008/10/04/trying-to-find-joe-six-pack.htm Sat, 04 Oct 2008 10:59:09 +0000 2008-10-04T10:59:09Z http://sportsmedicine.about.com/b/2008/10/02/all-together-now-compound-exercises-offer-real-world-workouts.htm Who has time to work every single muscle group separately? And even if you do have the time, are isolation workouts really the best use of that time? If you... http://sportsmedicine.about.com/b/2008/10/02/all-together-now-compound-exercises-offer-real-world-workouts.htm Thu, 02 Oct 2008 17:13:46 +0000 2008-10-02T17:13:46Z http://sportsmedicine.about.com/b/2008/09/29/runners-nagging-pain-may-warn-of-overuse-injury.htm Injuries from running are often the result of slow, subtle nagging aches that build gradually over time. Many of these aches go unnoticed until a real problem occurs. Theses "silent... http://sportsmedicine.about.com/b/2008/09/29/runners-nagging-pain-may-warn-of-overuse-injury.htm Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:48:22 +0000 2008-09-29T18:48:22Z http://sportsmedicine.about.com/b/2008/09/24/is-it-time-to-replace-your-running-shoes.htm Running in old or worn-out shoes can lead to an increase in running injuries. Over time running shoes lose stability and shock absorption capacity. This causes increased stress to the... http://sportsmedicine.about.com/b/2008/09/24/is-it-time-to-replace-your-running-shoes.htm Wed, 24 Sep 2008 11:11:12 +0000 2008-09-24T11:11:12Z http://sportsmedicine.about.com/b/2008/09/18/what-and-when-to-eat-for-sports.htm Many people believe that you burn more fat if you exercise on an empty stomach. But is that really true? And what if you get hungry during your... http://sportsmedicine.about.com/b/2008/09/18/what-and-when-to-eat-for-sports.htm Thu, 18 Sep 2008 17:59:32 +0000 2008-09-18T17:59:32Z http://sportsmedicine.about.com/b/2008/09/14/if-only.htm What does it take to adopt new injury prevention habits? If you are like most people, sometimes its a painful lesson, usually in the form of a preventable injury, before... http://sportsmedicine.about.com/b/2008/09/14/if-only.htm Sun, 14 Sep 2008 09:52:30 +0000 2008-09-14T09:52:30Z http://sportsmedicine.about.com/b/2008/09/12/rehab-after-shoulder-surgery.htm Two common reasons for shoulder surgery include a torn rotator cuff and a shoulder fracture. A fractured clavicle, or fractured collarbone, is a common sports injury that often requires surgical... http://sportsmedicine.about.com/b/2008/09/12/rehab-after-shoulder-surgery.htm Fri, 12 Sep 2008 09:47:27 +0000 2008-09-12T09:47:27Z