What is Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome? Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome ( MTSS), also known as tibial periostitis or shin splints , is a common overuse injury that significantly affects athletes , especially runners , and is also seen in military person...
Distal clavicle osteolysis is a shoulder condition that often goes unrecognized. The high prevalence of shoulder injuries in weightlifters, along with more common injuries such as rotator cuff injuries or labral injuries, leads to delayed or even mis...
As we discussed in the previous article, Olympic weightlifting consists of two events: the snatch and the clean and jerk. The snatch exercise consists of lifting the barbell from the floor to overhead with the arms fully extended in a single movement...
Weightlifting is undoubtedly one of the oldest sports practiced. In recent years, the health benefits of weightlifting have become evident, such as lower blood pressure, improved blood glucose control, maintenance of bone mineral density, and resista...
As we previously discussed, muscle injuries and ankle sprains these are the most common injuries in soccer. We've already seen how ankle sprains can represent up to 80% of lower extremity injuries in soccer players, although they are not the only...
Over the past three decades, musculoskeletal injuries in soccer have increased due to the increase in participants playing the sport, and with them, ankle injuries. These injuries occur due to several factors, including constant acceleration and dece...
We often say that comparisons are odious, but if we compare professional and amateur soccer, we see that the differences go beyond matches in large stadiums or million-dollar salaries. Despite the fact that amateur players also get injured, there are...
Volleyball is one of the most popular team sports in the world. It is estimated that around 500 million people in 220 countries play the sport, according to data provided by the International Volleyball Federation. Countless sports trauma studies add...
It seems obvious to mention that CrossFit is a sport that has been booming worldwide in recent years. The statement that Spain has become the world's leading CrossFit powerhouse in 2022 reflects the true explosion of this sport in our country. In...
Padel is currently the fastest-growing sport in the world, both in terms of the number of players and the number of courts built. Its rise over the last two decades has been exponential. As a result of this growth, there is an increase in sports inju...
Amateur cycling injuries are of two types: traumatic and overuse. We can define amateur cycling as a generic term for recreational, racing, commuting, and utility cycling. Its health benefits are well known. There is evidence that cycling improves co...