Injuries

The shape of your Achilles tendon may dictate your susceptibility to injury later in life

Some people are more susceptible to injuries in later life than others. A new study says that this may be due to variation in shape and structure of the Achilles tendon.
7 running mistakes you should avoid to lose weight

Beginners tend to make some mistakes when it comes to running. Here are 7 mistakes you should avoid to prevent running injuries.
Tendon stem cells can revolutionise injury recovery: Study

According to a new research, stem cells from tendons can used to facilitate faster healing of injuries. Read on to know more.
Strengthen your arsenal against these 8 common sports injuries

Are you involved in any kind of sport? Well, in that case you are aware of sports injuries as well. Arm yourself up against the ones that are likely to hit you most frequently on the field or court.
ICC World Cup 2019: Common cricket injuries that can keep our Men in Blue out of field

Shikhar Dhawan and Bhubaneshwar Kumar had to sit out in multiple matches of the 2019 ICC World Cup due to injuries. Here, we talk about some of the common sports injuries that professional cricketeers may be prone to.
ICC World Cup: Sport injuries that can affect seasoned cricketers

Foot injuries are some of the most common sport injuries, says Dr. Anup Khatri, Consultant- Orthopedics, Global Hospital, Mumbai. In this article, he sheds light on various types of sports-related foot injuries.
4 reasons why you should not ignore arm pain
All you need to know about ankle ligament injury

Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw couldn't play in the Australia-India Test series owing to an unfortunate ankle ligament injury. This injury can keep anyone tied to a bed for months. Here is how to treat and prevent it.
Why is it best to consult a sports medicine specialist for sports injuries?

Sports medicine is the field of medical science which aids amateur sportsmen as well as professional athletes to return back to their game, fully recovered, after a minor or major sports injury. Dr. Sai Krishna B. Naidu, Consultant - Trauma and Orthopaedics, Columbia Asia Hospital, sheds light on the topic in this article.
Do you play cricket? Here are the common injuries you should be aware of

Here Dr Shreyash Gajjar, Sports orthopedic Surgeon, Kokilaben Hospital, Mumbai list some of the injuries.
Why you should practice stretching exercises post-workout?

Stretching regimes are those that include a deliberate lengthening of muscles in order to improve joint range movement as well as muscle flexibility and decrease muscle soreness. These are generally done before and after a workout session.
This mysterious enzyme can stop internal bleeding

Researchers have now uncovered a new approach for treating thrombocytopenia, a condition with a low blood platelet count.
Here’s how HIIT workouts are risking your health

High-Intensity Interval Training or HIIT has a dedicated fan base as it burns more calories than any other form of fitness exercise, But it has health hazards as well. Doing it moderation is the key!
Beware! Strenuous workout like running may cause knee pain

You should strengthen your quadriceps to keep injuries at bay.
How does stem cell therapy help in treating sports injuries?

Dr Venkatesh Movva, MD, Sports Medicine, at Regenexx talks to us about this new-found solution.
This is how you should run to avoid injuries!

Dr Miten Sheth orthopaedic knee surgeon, demonstrates how one should run in order to avoid injuries
Diego Maradona on health scare

Argentina legend Diego Maradona said he was "fine" after being seen by a doctor during the team's World Cup victory over Nigeria.
6 kinds of injuries runners are prone to and what to do about them

Dr Miten Sheth Orthopedic Knee Surgeon, The Knee Clinic, Mumbai tells us about the injuries that frequently plague runners.
'Gaming disorder' classified as a mental health condition by WHO

In its International Classification of Diseases (ICD), the World Health Organization (WHO) has now included "gaming disorder" as a mental health condition.
Get inspired by Rafael Nadal's 11th French Open win: here are the health benefits of tennis

Tennis is a full body workout which improves your overall well-being! Pooja Udeshi, consultant Sports nutritionist at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital decodes it for you.