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Fatigue or not?

Thursday, 09 September 2010 23:36

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 The press is awash with stories and opinions on whether the end of year tour was one-step too many for the 2009 Springboks. The opinions are divided on whether the Springboks are mentally fatigued, physically fatigued or both.

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Side Stitch

Thursday, 09 September 2010 23:36

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How It Happens
Dr. Lewis Maharam, writing in Runner’s World, says that side stitches are likely to be caused by the pumping action of the legs putting pressure on the diaphragm from below, while rapid breathing expands the lungs and puts pressure on the diaphragm from above. This “dual pinching” effect shuts off the flow of blood and oxygen, and causes pain, cramps or both.
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Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)

Thursday, 09 September 2010 23:36

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Ever felt stiff after a hard session, but only two days after the workout!? You may have never heard of the medical term, but you’re likely very familiar with delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), a condition involving muscle overuse that usually results from a single intensive exercise bout.
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Is This Game Becoming Too Dangerous?

Thursday, 09 September 2010 23:36

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If you have been following the press recently – especially the UK press you would have noticed that there has been a fair amount of concern about the large number of injuries amongst the England rugby players.
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Rugby giants

Thursday, 09 September 2010 23:36

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Firstly, congratulations must go out the Bulls who on Saturday showed why they are regarded as the best rugby club in the world today.
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Pectoralis (pec) muscle strain

Thursday, 09 September 2010 23:36

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The pectoralis (pec) muscles are large, highly visible muscles located on each side of the chest. Their primary job is to help the shoulders and arms move and lift. When you perform a push-up or chest fly, you are activating the pecs. Because they are among the strongest muscles in the body, they are less likely to be strained (pulled), but it can happen.

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Ankle injury

Thursday, 09 September 2010 23:36

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Overview
The ankle is the one of the most frequently injured parts of the body among rugby players. The severity of the injury ranges from one that allows the person to return to normal activity in a few days to an injury that keeps a person out of action for weeks at a time.
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