Question 1

old injury from football. will it ever go away ?

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Depends: Good question, but it really depends on what kind of injury, where it occurred, the severity, and the treatment process. We need a little more information.

Question 2

how did so many really tall football players get fat and stay fast?

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Work: These professionals consume 2 to 4 thousand calorie diets at each meal and then spend extensive time working out daily.  They are weighed twice daily and monitored by multiple trainers and exercise therapists routinely.  Also note the life expectancy and frequency of surgeries and number of joint implants these people get. Live a normal life and enjoy it.

Question 3

i'm trying to gain weight for football, what foods do you recommend eating?

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Protein: Protein helps to build muscle mass while you are doing weight training and cardiovascular exercise. Eat a well balanced diet and make sure that you are eating and drinking enough to keep you fueled and hydrated. Good luck, play smart, and listen to your coach and your local doctor about how you can stay safe on the field.

Question 4

my son is 17 and has started his two a days for football . this am before practice he weighed 261 after practice 251 is this ok?

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Mild dehydration: The body is roughly 70% water & shifts of this amount 10lb in 260lb person amounts to less than 5% of his body weight. Although troubling, this is something he should be able to tolerate. Fluid loading prior to workouts & drinking more during breaks could avoid the weight loss. Failure to keep up with his fluids can lead to dizziness, declining performance & heat related illness.

Question 5

in football....what is a stinger?

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Neurologic injury: A pinch of a nerve after neck or head trauma.  A stinger is different from permanent spinal cord injury.

Question 6

how can you prevent football injuries?

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Prevent injuries:  Warm up - Stretch - Practice. Don't play injured.

Question 7

what is good to eat before a football practice/game?

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Carbs before games: You would want to eat a high carbohydrate (c) meal before any athletic competition. C's are a good source of energy which your muscles will need during the work out they get during competition. Depending on how vigorous your activity is, you will likely not gain weight from your c intake.

Question 8

what can i do to improve speed and strength for football?

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Strengthtraining: Strength training for football depends on your position played, age, development, and where you are now.  Off season, you want to increase strength, size, and power.

I'd include bench, squat, clean/jerk, snatch, and medicine ball work.  Work on core strength.

For explosive ability and speed, include plyometrics and ballistics.

Question 9

what are the most common injuries seen in football players?

Accepted Answer

Contusions.: Contusions, in other words, bumps and bruises are very common due to the contact involved in football. Sprains and strains to ligaments and muscles/tendons are very common as well.

Question 10

what symptoms do i look for in head injuries from football?

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See below: Concussions may present with: confusion, amnesia without loc, ha dizziness (vertigo or imbalence, lack of awareness of surroundings, nausea, vomiting, then later, mood and cognitive disturbances, light and sound sensitivity, sleep disturbances.  More severe injuries may present with the above and slurred speech, memory deficits, loc, emotional lability, seizures or worse -a lucid period after loc.

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My son is 17 and has started his two a days for football . this am before practice he weighed 261 after practice 251 is this ok?

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In football....what is a stinger?

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