Apophysitis: the growth disease
Apophysitis is a common disease in children and adolescents between 9 and 18 years old, and it is very frequent in young and adolescent athletes.
Apophysitis is a common disease in children and adolescents between 9 and 18 years old, and it is very frequent in young and adolescent athletes.
Studying in the morning, training in the afternoon. From the moment the alarm clock goes off to bed time, the day-to-day of a young athlete is marked by a strict routine that takes most of their working hours up.
A woman footballer suffers an ankle overload after an important effort during a training session with the team that forces her to be out of the playing field for months.
This process of losing body water is called dehydration, due to which acute or chronic dehydration, called hypohydration, occurs.
The immune system is our body’s defence system against external elements such as viruses, bacteria, and fungi.
Carbohydrates are one of the fundamental nutrients for all living organisms, together with proteins and fats.
Forensic neuropathologist Bennet Omalu had no idea that the autopsy he was about to perform would turn the all-powerful National Football League on its head.
Nutrition plays an essential role in the athletes’ performance and health. However, the focus is often placed on some variables such as energy consumption or adequate intake of macronutrients (proteins, carbohydrates, and fats), leaving out the important role of other elements such as vitamins.
Muscle injuries are one of the main concerns in sports performance.
Stadio Olímpico, Rome, in 2009. Manchester United and FC Barcelona are getting ready to play against each other in the Champions League Final.