Prevent Children From Sports Injuries

Dr. Bruder Stapleton talks about why kids are vulnerable to sports injuries and how to prevent them. The more children engage in athletic the less likely they are to be obese and less likely to have adult complications. To prevent children from injuries parents should be involved. They should make sure that children wear correct safety gear, they need to have the clear playing surface, need...

Understanding Hip Pain (Sports Injuries #1)

This video discusses the common injury of the hip. The most common of over use injuries is also called stain. Strain can occur in any of the hip muscles and range from mile over stress to a torn muscle. Hip is an intricate joint able to hold the weight of the body and support the full range of motion. That is why our hip are prone to injury. One of the injuries involved are hamstring strain , hip...

Shin Splints & Plantar Fasciitis Rehabilitation Video

This video shows shin splints, plantar fasciitis rehabilitation .  While on your back, use a strap or belt around the ball of your foot to perform stretch in video. Perform stretch for 5 minutes on each leg 1 to 2 times per day. Foot Massage: Using a massage roller or racket ball or tennis ball on the floor, roll the ball across the length of your foot and over your heel. Apply as much weight...

Senior Physical Fitness : Calf Raise & Calf Muscle Exercise for Seniors

Watch as a fitness expert teaches you how to do a calf raise exercise that helps seniors strengthen calf muscles in this free exercise video for seniors.Expert: Manny Castro Bio: Manny Castro received his BS in Health Education/Exercise Physiology and Athletic Training from Florida International University, and completed several internships in cardiac rehab, and strength and Filmmaker: Manuel Castro To...

Stich Woodbridge Vienna 1995 / Spectactular Sprained Ankle

Qf Michael Stich vs. Todd Woodbridge. Watch this video about a spectacular sprained ankle. Most tennis players encounter this type of injury. Click this links to know about sprained ankle severity and grade and ankle strain treatments and therapies.

Hip Flexor Band Knee Rising Exercise

This video demonstrates the "band knee rising" hip flexor exercise using fitness tubes.  Band rising knee is a great exercise to strengthen the hip flexors. Fitness tubes are a perfect type of resistance for the hip flexors, since they are easy on the joints. This exercise mimics the function of the hip flexors. To find out more about hip flexor injury and hip flexor strain treatment click this...

Increase Flexibility With Exercise Balls : Hip Flexor Stretches

Using exercise balls to stretch hip flexors for better flexibility works well at home. Increase flexibility in the hips and pelvis on a stability ball with advice from a fitness instructor in this free fitness video. Click this link to know more about hip flexor stretches and exercise.

How To Heal A Sprained Ankle Fast

This video explains what to do for a sprained ankle. You should make sure you don't have structural damage such as torn ligament or stress fracture. Once you have a minor sprain you can start your healing process.  Before you start you have to get rid of swelling because you can't do any exercise if your ankle wont move. You can reduce swelling using ice and movement. Click this link to find out...

Gastrocnemius Calf Muscle Stretch

To stretch your gastrocnemius calf muscle, place your foot against the wall. Use your hands for support. Your opposite leg can be slightly bent. Imagine a nice straight line through the leg being stretched. This will produce an even tension and stretch, through your leg. This stretch sensation should be light to moderate. Breathe and relax into this, and hold for 45 to 90 seconds. You should now...

How To Treat Shin Splints

Treatment techniques for dealing with shin splints can provide tremendous relief to runners and others who suffer. Learn how to treat sports injuries in this video on health and rehabilitation. Click this link and find out what are the shin splints treatment and therapies.