Nutrition for Long-Distance Runners
The Sporting Life 10K and Goodlife marathon mark the opening for race season in Toronto. Proper nutrition leading up to and on race day will make all the difference in how the runner feels and in their results. As a 10km-marathoner and triathlete myself, this is an area of special interest to me and I […]
Sports Drink Nutrition
Athletic Replenishment: Healthy Alternatives to Commercial Sports Drinks Are your children the super-active or athletic type? Chances are they’ve been having a little too much artificial sugar and colourings around sport — not your fault! Advertising pushes electrolytes drinks, such as Powerade and Gatorade, on adults and small children to “enhance sports activity,” but little […]
Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome
Download and print the injury report form here. Overview Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS), commonly known as shin splints in the general public, is an exercise-induced nagging dull ache along the lower inner shin (approximately 2 centimetres in length). It is one of the most common complaints of the lower leg in the athletic population, […]
Knee Injuries
Download and print the injury report form here. Overview One of the most common and serious knee injuries in sport is an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) sprain or tear. A typical ACL injury will take a player away from sports for 6 to 12 months and can result in long-term consequences for their health and […]
Head Injuries & Concussions
Download and print the injury report form here. What should you do if you think a player has had a concussion? Seek medical advice if a person has symptoms and/or signs of a concussion after a blow to the head or body. Without proper management, a concussion can result in permanent problems and seriously affect […]
Hamstring Injuries
Download and print the injury report form here. Overview: Hamstring strains make up a substantial percentage (10-23%) of acute injuries in soccer and can result in a lot of missed time from sport. On average, players will miss 8-25 days of sport after injuring their hamstring, depending on the severity of their strain. What’s even […]