10/09/2010

Tips to avoid injury Ligaments

Tips to avoid injury Ligaments
 Injured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), which binds tissue thigh bone and tissue that binds bone dry in the middle, is a problem that often occurs in athletes, especially female athletes.Recent Study of UniverCity Of California shows that changing patterns of training can reduce the pressure of a tear in the knee joints and helps reduce the risk of torn ligament.Result that research can help these athletes was published in the Journal of Biomechanics lalu.Ligament week that lies at the center knee is very important because maintaining stability and balance to the foot joints.Most ACL injuries occur not because of collisions between players or one time-out jump landing.

10/06/2010

Know Stroke

What is a Stroke? 

Stroke disease is a disorder of brain function due to blood flow to the brain is impaired (reduced). As a result, nutrients and oxygen to the brain dbutuhkan not fulfilled properly. Causes of stroke There are 2 kinds, namely the existence of blockages in blood vessels (thrombus), and the presence of a ruptured blood vessel.

Generally a stroke suffered by the elderly, because of the aging process causes the hardening and narrowing of blood vessels (arteriosclerosis) and the presence of fats that clog arteries (atherosclerosis). But several recent cases show an increase of cases of stroke that occur during adolescence and childbearing age (15-40 years). In this group, a major cause of stroke is a stress, drug abuse, alcohol, heredity, and an unhealthy lifestyle.