|
|
|
« Back
There's all this hype about kids today sitting too much while watching TV or playing computer games. What about all those injuries in young people involved in sports? Is there really so much advantage in being active when it's just going to end up in a different set of problems?
|
|
It's true that there is a relative risk of injury when participating in physical activities, organized sports, or other similar events. There are even some particular injuries that seem to be sports specific.
For example, throwing athletes tend to injure their shoulder because the stress of the repetitive microtrauma is greater than the tensile strength of the soft tissues involved in the throwing action.
Low back pain is a common problem among many types of activities. According to one study from Japan, volleyball player developed low back pain more often than any other type of athletes.
Soccer had the lowest association with back pain fllowed by baseball, track and field, basketball, swimming, and tennis in between (in that order). Basketball players (or any athletes engaged in activities where the foot is planted while the player is changing directions quickly) are prone to knee injuries.
For inactive individuals, it's well known that sitting for long periods (studying or watching television) is a risk factor for low back pain. And while it's true that inactive, sedentary individuals are less likely to experience musculoskeletal and joint injuries, the risk of other problems such as obesity, insulin resistance syndrome, cancer, high blood pressure, diabetes, and many other conditions increases.
Poor diet (lacking in nutrition) and lack of exercise have been linked over and over with all kinds of health issues. When comparing and contrasting athletic injuries for those who remain active with health concerns for the inactive, the balance is tipped heavily in favor of physical activity and exercise. That's true for all ages, both sexes (males and females), and for every race and ethnic group studied.
|
References:
|
|
|
« Back
|
|
|
|
*Disclaimer:*The information contained herein is compiled from a variety of sources. It may not be complete or timely. It does not cover all diseases, physical conditions, ailments or treatments. The information should NOT be used in place of visit with your healthcare provider, nor should you disregard the advice of your health care provider because of any information you read in this topic. |
 | All content provided by eORTHOPOD® is a registered trademark of Mosaic Medical Group, L.L.C.. Content is the sole property of Mosaic Medical Group, LLC and used herein by permission. |
|
