There has been a steady increase in the number of professional female athletes. The success of the Lionesses and their huge following, with a growth in television covered of all female sports, has led to an increase in the number of females ( normally young) playing sport. Unfortunately, with this…
Physical activity (PA) helps prevent or treat increased blood pressure, coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes, breast cancer, colon cancer and depression. It improves memory and mental health. It is recommended to undertake 150 minutes of moderately intense exercise each week. 2 strength training sessions should also be undertaken as well…
Physical activity is important in the prevention and treatment of many significant medical conditions including heart and lung disease, diabetes, cancer, increased blood pressure, obesity, osteoporosis and depression. One of the few drawbacks of physical activity is the possibility of injury.The chance of injury is dictated by factors related to the…
A recent systematic review of return to sport following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery has recently been published… Sixty-nine articles were reviewed, investigating 7556 patients The review showed that following ACL reconstruction 81% of people returned to sport (any sport) 65% returned to their preinjury level of sport 55%…
“ Physical activity is Medicine” The beneficial effects of exercise (physical activity) are well known but often ignored by the medical profession and public. 3.3 million people die aroung the world each year due to physical inactivity and is the 4th leading cause of death. Exercise has a beneficial effect…
