Injuries

Career-ending injuries ruin the dreams many athletes

Posted By Paras Hemrajani, August 25, 2019 at 07:06pm

If fame is fickle, then so is health. A player takes up a sport at a very early age, and that sport becomes his life. And suddenly, one wrong step and the dreams come crashing down. Read on to know further.
ICC World Cup 2019: Common cricket injuries that can keep our Men in Blue out of field

Posted By Editorial Team, July 09, 2019 at 06:19pm

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

Posted By Editorial Team, June 26, 2019 at 10:28am

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

Posted By Editorial Team, February 21, 2019 at 07:57pm
All you need to know about ankle ligament injury

Posted By Shriya Sinha, December 22, 2018 at 07:55pm

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?

Posted By Editorial Team, November 23, 2018 at 05:57pm

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

Posted By Editorial Team, October 03, 2018 at 05:35pm

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

Posted By Aishwarya Iyer, September 03, 2018 at 07:59pm

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

Posted By ANI, August 15, 2018 at 09:07am

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

Posted By Sudhakar Jha, August 13, 2018 at 04:54pm

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

Posted By Aishwarya Vaidya, August 07, 2018 at 03:10pm

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

Posted By Debjani Arora, July 09, 2018 at 08:39pm

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!

Posted By Debjani Arora, June 29, 2018 at 03:48pm

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

Posted By Agencies, June 27, 2018 at 01:17pm

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

Posted By Debjani Arora, June 27, 2018 at 11:12am

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

Posted By Agencies, June 18, 2018 at 06:17pm

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

Posted By Aishwarya Vaidya, June 11, 2018 at 04:09pm

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.
Hamstring pull? Know how to treat it

Posted By Aishwarya Vaidya, May 09, 2018 at 11:41am

Are you a sportsman or do you follow a sedentary lifestyle? Read on, as you may be prone to hamstring tightness
Are you an adventure sports lover? Take these precautions

Posted By Aishwarya Vaidya, May 04, 2018 at 11:16am

Recently, actress Natasha Suri met with an accident in Indonesia while she bungee jumped. Luckily, she survived! These unfortunate accidents can occur anytime and anywhere. Here, Dr Nilesh Makwana, Director and consulting physiotherapist, Muscle N Mind Physiotherapy Centre, tells you how to ensure your safety while trying your hand at adventure sports
Football heading could worsen cognitive functions, reveals study

Posted By Agencies, April 30, 2018 at 12:46pm

The findings suggest that efforts to reduce long-term brain injuries may be focusing too narrowly on preventing accidental head collisions.