SERVING SAFETY: Understanding and Preventing Tennis Injuries.
By Dr. LARA MOAWAD – Sports Rehabilitation Expert Injuries are quite common in tennis, affecting players at all levels from recreational to professional. Tennis is a physically demanding sport that involves repetitive motions, high- intensity bursts of activity, and rapid changes of direc
Understanding and managing Muscle Cramps
By Dr. LARA MOAWAD – Sports Rehabilitation Expert A muscle cramp is a sudden and involuntary contraction of one or more muscles that can bevery painful. It is a specific type of muscle spasm that is usually brief but can cause intense pain. Whereas muscle soreness (courbature) also known
WHAT IS STRETCHING?
Stretching is a physical activity that works on elongating muscles, tendons and ligaments to improve flexibility and to increase range of motion. Stretching plays on the strength of the muscle’s passive resistance. Excessive strength training without incorporating stretching can limit range of m
Is stress identified as the primary cause of neck pain ? And is there a universally applicable treatment protocol for all neck pain ?
Stress can contribute to neck pain through different mechanisms; when we are stressed, the body respond by tensing our neck and shoulders muscles leading to discomfort and pain. It can also contribute to poor posture and unhealthy habits such as hunching over. While stress can contribute to nec