- 21. American Medical Center
- (Shanghai International Hospital)
- American Medical Center (AMC) Shanghai is a premier multi-specialty, sports medicine and surgical clinic founded by world-renowned surgeons and physicians. AMC utilizes the most technologically advanced ...
- 22. Viral gastroenteritis
- (Viral gastroenteritis)
- ... chips or taking small sips of water. You might also try drinking clear soda, such as 7UP or Sprite; clear broths; or noncaffeinated sports drinks, such as Gatorade. Drink plenty of liquid every day, ...
- 23. Dental Glossary
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... the shape of the lower face. They also affect the position and health of permanent teeth. So treat them kindly. At this age, kids' schedules typically pick up with sports and other after-school activities, ...
- 24. Stress incontinence
- (Stress incontinence)
- ... can cause excess urine production and nerve damage Excess consumption of caffeine or alcohol Medications that cause a rapid increase in urine production Sports, such as tennis or running Factors ...
- 25. Wrist pain
- (Wrist pain)
- ... — whether you're very sedentary, very active or somewhere in between. But your risk may be increased by: Sports participation. Wrist injuries are common in many sports, including bowling, golf, ...
- 26. Whiplash
- (Whiplash)
- ... of whiplash. Physical abuse. Whiplash may also result from incidents of being punched or shaken. Whiplash is one of the injuries sustained in shaken baby syndrome. Contact sports. Football ...
- 27. Water on the knee
- (Water on the knee)
- ... the knee tends to happen more often in people older than age 55. Sports participation. People who participate in sports that involve sudden changes of direction, such as basketball, are more likely ...
- 28. High cholesterol
- (High cholesterol)
- ... transports cholesterol particles throughout your body. LDL cholesterol builds up in the walls of your arteries, making them hard and narrow. Very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL). This type of lipoprotein ...
- 29. Yips
- (Yips)
- Yips are involuntary wrist spasms that occur most commonly when golfers are trying to putt. However, the yips can also affect people who play other sports — such as cricket, darts and baseball. It ...
- 30. Spinal cord injury
- (Spinal cord injury )
- ... of spinal cord injuries result from violent encounters, often involving gunshot and knife wounds, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Sports and recreation injuries. Athletic ...
- 31. Osteoporosis
- (Osteoporosis)
- ... muscles and bones in your arms and upper spine, and weight-bearing exercises — such as walking, jogging, running, stair climbing, skipping rope, skiing and impact-producing sports — mainly affect the bones ...
- 32. Osteochondritis dissecans
- (Osteochondritis dissecans)
- ... osteochondritis dissecans may include: Pain. The most common symptom of osteochondritis dissecans, pain may be triggered by physical activity — walking up stairs, climbing a hill or playing sports. ...
- 33. Osgood-Schlatter disease
- (Osgood-Schlatter disease)
- ... participate in sports that involve running, jumping and swift changes of direction — such as soccer, basketball, figure skating and ballet. While Osgood-Schlatter disease is more common in boys, the ...
- 34. Anabolic Steroids
- (Substance Abuse)
- ... and other professional sports organizations soon followed suit. By then, however, the drugs had begun filtering down into high schools, and not just the gym locker rooms. With teen media force-feeding ...
- 35. A Sensible Physical Fitness Plan
- (Fitness)
- ... Often teens, regardless of their physical development or athletic prowess, lose interest in sports—at least school sports—around this time. They might be turned off by the more competitive atmosphere ...
- 36. Information for Teens: What You Need to Know About Privacy
- (Teen)
- ... For example, you might not be allowed to stay in school or play sports. Your parents are likely concerned about your safety or do not trust you, so they might take away privileges, such as driving and ...
- 37. Physical Development in Girls: What to Expect
- (Puberty)
- ... like an undershirt or sports bra. Let her decide. Girls’ feelings about their first bra are decidedly mixed. Some are thrilled to take this early step toward womanhood, but others are mortified by the ...
- 38. Sports Goals and Applications - Preschoolers
- (Nutrition & Fitness)
- ... during this age group. The primary goals of sports activity for toddlers and young children should be playfulness, experimentation, exploration, and having fun. Shudder at the thought, I know, but face ...
- 39. Obesity
- (Obesity)
- ... even simply walking. To boost your activity level: Exercise. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends that people who are overweight or obese get at least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity ...
- 40. Sprains and strains
- (Sprains and strains)
- ... fall Thumb. Skiing or playing racquet sports, such as tennis Strains There are two types of strains: acute and chronic. An acute strain occurs when a muscle becomes strained or pulled — or may ...