Question 1

am i at higher risk for injury in hockey with a low body fat percentage?

Accepted Answer

No u need Muscle mas: Athletes tend to be at low end of this scale due to their increased lean weight (muscle mass). While low levels of body fat seem to be related to improved performance, body composition alone is not a great predictor of sports success. A linebacker needs to have enough body mass (lean and fat weight) to generate high forces and avoid injury. Body fat among elite athletes vary largely so check up.

Question 2

slight multidirectional instability in my shoulder, is it at risk for further injury?  ortho said ok to lift, but i don't want to make worse. what do?

Accepted Answer

Strengthen: Multidirectional instability ( mdi) is best treated initially by strengthening the rotator cuff muscles, scapular stabilizers and core. Not sure if u had a subluxation of your shoulder or how 'loose' or unstable your shoulder(s) are but try strengthening w/ a certified o.T. First.Your shoulder is @ risk for &gt; injury w/ forced hyperabd./ ex.Rot. Injuries. Good luck!

Question 3

risk for fetal injury related to reduced placental perfusion from vasospasm?

Accepted Answer

Could be: Anytime there is decreased blood flow to the placenta, the fetus will be under some stress, depending on the amount of decreased oxegen and nutrient delivery.

Question 4

if high bp, what is risk for fetal injury from reduced placental perfusion secondary to vasospasm?

Accepted Answer

IUGR: Intrauterine growth retardation can be caused by decreased blood flow to the placenta. Asymmetric iugr has a better prognosis than symmetrical iugr, but every pregnacy is unique and you should discuss this with your ob.

Question 5

is there any risks of injury for a beginner taking kuk sool won lessons?

Accepted Answer

Weapons training.: Yes. Weapons training carries some inherent risk but is normally well supervised.

Question 6

what are some of the risk factors for getting acl injury?

Accepted Answer

The risk factors for getting ACL injury include::   Fatigue, Injuries and wounds.

Question 7

my neck is shorter than others. am i at risk for neck arthritis or injury with age?

Accepted Answer

Most likely no: Anatomical differences are well known from one person to another. Unless you have had trauma or other problems, you should be fine. It is rare to be born with a less bones in the neck then say another person. If you are having pain, then have a physician look at you.

Question 8

what's "stinger" injury?

Accepted Answer

A type of neck issue: When your head is impacted a certain way it may actually irritate or momentarily compress a nerve leaving a sudden pain radiating down an arm.

Question 9

what is a coup injury?

Accepted Answer

Coup injury: A coup injury is an area of trauma to the brain at the site of impact to the head.

Question 10

why might i feel pain after the injury?

Accepted Answer

Injury pain: This is quite normal after injury. The pain is as a result of the inflammatory mediators that are present in the area traumatized which sensitizes the nerves - this is what is interpreted as pain. Its a protective phenomenon.

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Am i at higher risk for injury in hockey with a low body fat percentage?

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Slight multidirectional instability in my shoulder, is it at risk for further injury? ortho said ok to lift, but i don't want to make worse. what do?

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Risk for fetal injury related to reduced placental perfusion from vasospasm?

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If high bp, what is risk for fetal injury from reduced placental perfusion secondary to vasospasm?

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Is there any risks of injury for a beginner taking kuk sool won lessons?

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What are some of the risk factors for getting acl injury?

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My neck is shorter than others. am i at risk for neck arthritis or injury with age?

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What's "stinger" injury?

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What is a coup injury?

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Why might i feel pain after the injury?

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