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SHOULDER PAIN

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The shoulder has wide range of motion and is the most versatile and mobile joint of the body. Even a normal trauma or injury may lead to discomfort and pain in shoulder joint. Shoulder joint allow shoulder to move forward and backward and also allow circular motion and move up away from body. Rotator cuff helps shoulder to perform these wide variety of motions. Rotator cuff is made up of 4 tendons. If there is any damage like swelling in rotator cuff its difficult to even lift up the shoulder above head. Shoulder joint can be injured by performing manual labor, playing sports, or by repetitive movements during household works. What causes shoulder pain? Several conditions and factors are responsible for pain in shoulder joint Inflammation Arthritis Damaged cartilage Torn Rotator cuff  Swollen bursae Fracture in arm Dislocation Frozen shoulder Sports injury Fall  Shoulder dislocation is a Common cause of pain in shoulder which can lead to decreased performance in sports or normal hous

Precautions to be taken while playing any sport

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Field sports, Contact Sports and adventure sports are all very strenuous to your muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints. Every sport has its own set of injuries, where a particular set of muscles and joints doing most of the work or load bearing. What ever sport you are playing it is better to be take precautions and prevent common injuries. Injuries can be avoided if you are just that bit more careful and understand the needs of your body to keep it fit and safe. Proper technique of body movement: First and foremost is knowing your sport well and the proper techniques of movement in your sport. Your Muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints are the most affected due to improper movement. So moving your body as required with proper technique is the first and foremost way to prevent most of the sports injuries. Proper protective gear: In every sport shoe is a very important and vital equipment. There are different type of shoes for different sport and various terrains and arena. Always w

Injury prevention during Exercise

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Exercising and workout on a regular basis is really helpful for the body as it helps in maintaining proper Body posture, Muscle tone, Bone health, Increasing concentration and most importantly the Joint stability and Mobility. Exercising doesn't necessarily means going to gym, heavy lifting, running lots of kilometres etc, even simple measures like walking, cycling, swimming, normal body weight training, working out at home etc are also very helpful exercises . But with exercises there also comes injuries that can lead to severe health problems, Exercise with the proper form & posture does not cause any harm. But a workout injury can happen to anyone. Common workout injuries  Fractures Dislocation Muscle pull or strain Knee joint injuries Knee bursitis Sprained ankle ACL or other ligament tear Shoulder pain or Injuries Elbow & wrist pain Most of the workouts related injuries involves damage of joint like twisted ankle, over extended elbow, damaged knee ligaments. To avoid

ROLE OF FITNESS IN WOMEN

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Fitness has a different meaning for different women, For some staying in shape is the part of lifestyle, for some it is necessary to enhance their look, while for some of the ladies it's just a way to maintain good health. When it comes to fitness, maintaining proper shape is not the only thing that matters, but caring for your joints, bones & muscles are important part of it.  During normal household work there are a lot of of things happen, which women neglect but that could be harmful for the body in older ages. Normal household work can be one of the main reasons that affects the bones and joints of the body.  Womens are more likely to have osteoporosis that means bone strength reduction and lack of bone density, leading to risk of Bone Fractures. Women generally have thin bones and they lose rapid strength as they grow in age due to lack of oestrogen. Being physically fit keeps the mind & heart healthy. One of the best way to strengthen the bones is through weight bear