Women's Health

Sports Injuries See All  Exercise in Sports Injuries Physical activity is an important action that people can engage in to improve their health. Experts advise getting at least 150 minutes to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity, aerobic physical activity every week for major health benefits. ...more  Runner’s Knee in Sports Injuries Runner's knee means that you have dull pain around the front of the knee (patella). This is where the knee connects with the lower end of the thighbone (femur). ...more  Preventing Sports Injuries in Sports Injuries Good preventive steps: Warm up before you work out, alternate days for exercising certain muscle groups, and cool down when you're done. ...more  Stress Fractures of the Foot in Sports Injuries Stress fractures are weak spots or small cracks in the bone caused by continuous overuse. They often occur in the foot after training for basketball, running, and other sports. ...more  Shin Splints in Sports Injuries Shin splints refers to pain and tenderness along or just behind the large bone in the lower leg (the tibia). ...more  Exercise and Older Adults in Sports Injuries Exercise is good for people of all ages. It helps lower blood pressure, reduces the risks for falls and serious injuries, and slows the body's loss of muscle and bone mass. ...more  Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper's Knee) in Sports Injuries Jumper's knee is caused by overuse of your knee joint, such as frequent jumping on hard surfaces. It's usually a sports-related injury, linked to leg muscle contraction and the force of hitting the ground. ...more  Lumbar Strain in Sports Injuries A lumbar strain is an injury to the lower back. This results in damaged tendons and muscles that spasm and feel sore. ...more