Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Stay In The Game

Crouch, tiger - Seventy percent of ACL injuries occur when players are pivoting or landing awkwardly after a jump. Hitting the ground with your knees bent instead of nearly straight greatly reduces the risk, according to a report published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.


Figure the heatstroke equation - Heatstroke harms many an unwary athlete. Do the math: "If the temperature and relative humidity combined equal 160,stay cool and hydrated," says Dave Janda, M.D., director of the Institute for Preventative Sports Medicine. If the number tops 180, exercise indoors, or move to Canada. Tee-hee.

Source: Men's Health

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