jeudi 29 mai 2014

How Active Individuals Benefit From Sports Medicine

By Neil P. Hines


Many individuals working in the medical industry specialize in a specific area. Those who are interested in learning all about how physical activity affects the human body can focus their training and practice on sports medicine. Physicians who choose this field are responsible for diagnosing various injuries, selecting an appropriate treatment, and teaching the patient ways to prevent future injuries.

Some people working in this field are not physicians. So far, regulatory boards in the US have not approved this field as an official training specialty for individuals in residency. Those who want to practice as doctors or surgeons must complete a residency in some other specialty first. Additional training is necessary to earn specific certifications.

Many people who seek out help from professionals in the field are amateur and professional athletes who have suffered injuries. Seeing a specialist can help speed up recovery time. A professional with the proper training can help clients learn to make healthy diet choices and select foods with the right combination of nutrients to enhance a training program. Clients receive instruction on proper training techniques to maximize the benefits of training by improving endurance and increasing strength.

Individuals who receive injuries can benefit from visiting a health care provider specializing in physical therapy. These professionals use various hands-on techniques to manipulate muscles and joints. Their goals are to relieve pain, eliminate tightness in the muscles, and increase range of motion.

Joint mobilization is a technique that involves gently stretching the ligaments to allow the joint to move freely. Trigger point release, myofascial release, and massage are techniques used to eliminate muscle spasms and loosen up muscles. Passive stretching increases flexibility to improve the individual's range of motion.

Other treatment protocols are useful for relieving pain and restoring normal function to injured ligaments, tendons, and muscles. Applying hot packs to the affected area increases circulation and relaxes muscle fibers. Cold packs cause blood vessels to constrict, which slows down pain signals to the brain. Electrical current applied to nerves and muscles is helpful for reducing swelling and eliminating painful muscle spasms. Electrical stimulation can also assist in strengthening muscles during rehabilitation. Some individuals undergo hydrotherapy because swirling water can help with flexibility and promotes quicker healing of a wound.

Patients who seek out this type of treatment often spend less time recovering from injuries such as sprains, fractures, strains, neck pain, backaches, and more. In addition to pain relief, they receive advice about nutrition that can help boost physical performance. Learning about training methods that prevent injuries is one of the biggest benefits of seeking professional assistance.




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