Many confuse osteopenia and osteoporosis, and while both are bone diseases and linked, they have some differences. Think of osteopenia as on the continuum between having strong, healthy bones and having weakened and easily fractured osteoporotic bones. A bone density test will show whether your bones are solid and robust, or are now weakened by osteopenia, or if your bone loss is so advanced, you now have osteoporosis. Bone density testing is painless and much like an x-ray. This test measures the calcium and other minerals in bones; the examination will reveal if you have osteopenia.
A hamstring injury can range from being very mild to severe, and they are one of the most common types of sports injuries. Understanding this critical muscle group will help you respond better when things go awry. Quick recognition and treatment will aid in your recovery and hopefully get you back in action sooner!
While there is a volunteer role for everyone, including those with limited physical abilities, roles that require more physicality offer greater physical benefits. These benefits include a decrease in back pain, obesity, and high blood pressure! So, if you are looking for a new challenge and want to feel a part of something larger than yourself, get out of the hose and get busy!
Many of us have experienced group or team sport at one point in our lives, either at an informal ‘just for fun’ level or at an ultra-competitive elite level. Perhaps you have never had the opportunity or interest to join a team. Whatever the case, the benefits of being involved in team sport are numerous.
Our calf muscles are integral for lower limb movement; they move us forward with every step and also absorb impact and load. Muscular calves mean you will be able to walk and run faster and enjoy greater lower limb stability. When training the calf, you want to be sure to train both muscles, the gastrocnemius and soleus form each calf. Be patient, these muscles are notoriously stubborn to develop, so you will need to be diligent.
