http://www.netwellness.org/healthtopics/athletic/ Latest NetWellness content for Athletic Training en-us Copyright 2007 NetWellness.org Fri, 05 Feb 2010 03:12:05 PST http://www.netwellness.org/images/logo/nwlogosmall.gif http://www.netwellness.org/healthtopics/athletic/ <b>Question</b>: I`m a runner and have had pain in my left big toe for almost 3 months now. I used to run frequently; 3-5 times a week (20-25 miles total). The pain began when I was at the peak of my running regimen. It feels like a sprain but tends to be quite painful, especially on the bone directly behind my big . . .<p><b>Answer</b>: <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Ckkleman%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cms . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Courtney Siegel MEd, ATC, Athletic Training http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/77334.htm Courtney Siegel MEd, ATC Mon, 01 Feb 2010 08:02:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/77334.htm <b>Question</b>: My sister got her MRI results back and she has a tibual plateau fracture. Can you tell me more about this type of injury? <p></p> <p><b>Answer</b>: <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Ckkleman%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cms . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Janine Oman MS, PT/ATC, Athletic Training http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/77176.htm Janine Oman MS, PT/ATC Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:01:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/77176.htm <b>Question</b>: Whenever I do situps I feel a strain on my neck, coud you reccomend another way to do a sit-ups? <p></p> <p></p> <p><b>Answer</b>: If you place your hands behind your neck and use them to "pull" your body into the sit-up position, then you may be placing unnecessary strain on your neck by over-flexing it and pushing your chin into your chest. To avoid this, place your hands behind your head and allow your head to rest in your h . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Kristen Bretz MS, ATC, Athletic Training http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/77151.htm Kristen Bretz MS, ATC Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:01:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/77151.htm <b>Question</b>: I excercise reg. and have developed a hard dime size &quot;bump&quot; on my right knee cap, it hurts incredible when I load it with weight and its hard for me to get up out of a sitting position or walk up stairs, its fine when I walk though <p><b>Answer</b>: <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Ckkleman%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cms . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Alex Wong MS, ATC, Athletic Training http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/77137.htm Alex Wong MS, ATC Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:01:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/77137.htm <b>Question</b>: My sister got hit by a car on her knee. The MRI showed that her fibia was split down the middle. It is not across but down the middle of the bone. Can you tell me what the normal treatment for that type of fracture is and is surgery usually done? <p></p> <p><b>Answer</b>: Thank you for your question. There are actually 2 bones in the lower leg; one is the tibia and one is fibula. I am not sure which one you mean. There would be different treatment options depending on which bone is broken.&nbsp; <p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Janine Oman MS, PT/ATC, Athletic Training http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/77092.htm Janine Oman MS, PT/ATC Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:01:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/77092.htm <b>Question</b>: What are hamstring curls and leg extensions? Also, I tried one leg lunges, and it created pain in my knees. What can I do to build up strength in my knees if I am unable to do lunges? <p> </p> <p><b>Answer</b>: <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Ckkleman%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cms . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Courtney Dolphin-Siegel MEd, ATC, Athletic Training http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/76879.htm Courtney Dolphin-Siegel MEd, ATC Wed, 06 Jan 2010 20:01:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/76879.htm <b>Question</b>: I am 47 years old and for the past 18 months have been doing weights and cardio 6 days a week. I do cardio one day and wieghts the next...I have dropped 6 inches off my waist and at certain angles I can see my 6 pack. I have a small amount of excess skin from where i lost the weight though..Is there . . .<p><b>Answer</b>: <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Ckkleman%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cms . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Janine Oman MS, PT/ATC, Athletic Training http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/76685.htm Janine Oman MS, PT/ATC Sat, 26 Dec 2009 14:12:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/76685.htm <b>Question</b>: Everytime I use my excercise bicycle my knee hurts. I tried adjusting the position, but I still feel pain. How do I build strength around my knee, to avoid pain? <p><b>Answer</b>: <p>The best way to build strength around your knee is to focus on quad and hamstring exercises. Incorporate single leg exercises&nbsp;such as hamstring curls or leg extensions as strength exercises. You may also perform single leg lunges. While you are building muscle, it is important to maintain fl . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Angela Beisner MA, AC, Athletic Training http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/76461.htm Angela Beisner MA, AC Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:12:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/76461.htm <b>Question</b>: <div><br /></div>so its been like a year since i started having pain in my upper bicep well b/w the bicep and shoulder region.....i used to play excessive basketball more thn 7 hours a day and used to weight train before that...but i had an accident once and i fell on my left bicep very hard.....min . . .<p><b>Answer</b>: <p>Thank you for visiting NetWellness. On this site, we try to answer general questions about&nbsp;sports injuries, (such as tendonitis)&nbsp;but cannot diagnose or recommend specific treatment programs.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /><br />You appear to have some very specific questions about your arm/shoulder t . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Vince O'Brien ATC, Athletic Training http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/76230.htm Vince O'Brien ATC Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:11:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/76230.htm <b>Question</b>: I sustained a hairline fracture of the 5th metatarsal bone on my right foot, about 11 months ago. I`m still experiencing off and on soreness on my foot to this day. Whats weird is, it does not swell up. Do you know what could possibly be going on? And what I can do to fix it? <p><b>Answer</b>: You didn't mention if you were still being followed by a physician secondary to your injury.&nbsp; Depending on where your fracture was, there are areas that are slow to heal because of diminished blood supply to the area. I would suggest a follow up with an orthopedic surgeon to re-evaluate your sy . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Janine Oman MS, PT/ATC, Athletic Training http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/76123.htm Janine Oman MS, PT/ATC Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:11:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/76123.htm