Kim's Sports Klinic

Hot Summer Workouts

Kim — Fri, 25 May 2007 15:01:00 GMT

Along with the beautiful summer weather comes the heat, which can be close to unbearable during everyday activities, not to mention during a workout. It is important to remember that physically exerting yourself under extreme heat and humidity for a prolonged...(read more)

Heat Cramps

Kim — Fri, 25 May 2007 15:00:00 GMT

Heat cramps most often occur in an individual who has been physically exerting his/herself for an extended period of time, causing them to sweat excessively. Excessive sweating results in a significant loss of body fluids and electrolytes, leading to...(read more)

Heat Exhaustion

Kim — Fri, 25 May 2007 14:59:00 GMT

Heat exhaustion is a more serious condition than heat cramps and occurs because of prolonged exposure to heat, which is often accompanied with physical exertion. This combination leads to excessive sweating and could eventually lead to heat exhaustion....(read more)

Heat Stroke

Kim — Fri, 25 May 2007 14:58:00 GMT

This condition is also referred to as sunstroke and is a life-threatening condition. It is the result of prolonged exposure to heat and humidity, possibly in a poorly ventilated area. There are two classifications of heat stroke: Classic heatstroke and...(read more)

Physiotherapy = Injury Prevention

Kim — Wed, 23 May 2007 11:49:00 GMT

I just received an excellent question from one of our readers…. Tron said: Can physio be used as a preventative measure, or is massage better suited for that? Kim said: You don’t have to wait until you’re injured to see a physiotherapist. In fact, meeting...(read more)

ACL Injury

Kim — Wed, 09 May 2007 12:07:00 GMT

What is the ACL? What does it do? ACL refers to the anterior cruciate ligament , which is one of the four ligaments found in the knee. The primary function of this ligament is to prevent excessive forward movement of the tibia (shin bone), which is the...(read more)

How do I know if my ACL is torn?

Kim — Wed, 09 May 2007 12:05:00 GMT

What happens in an ACL injury? An ACL injury involves a tear or rupture of the tendon, and is usually a result of pivoting while simultaneously exerting high rotational forces on the knee. How do I know if I have torn my ACL? - if you hear a “popping”...(read more)

Injury Risk Factors and Tests for Detecting an ACL Tear

Kim — Wed, 09 May 2007 12:04:00 GMT

Am I likely to experience an ACL tear? As I said earlier, these injuries most often occur in high impact or high speed sports where participants are required to pivot and change direction suddenly. Less frequently, ACL injuries are seen in the workplace...(read more)

So, I have torn my ACL. What next?

Kim — Wed, 09 May 2007 12:03:00 GMT

Surgery? Well, an important decision must be made about proceeding with surgery or not. To make this decision, the following factors must be considered: - activity level of the patient - age and overall health of patient - knee stability - likelihood...(read more)

ACL Injury Recovery

Kim — Wed, 09 May 2007 12:01:00 GMT

How long will it take for me to recover from the surgery and what activities will I be able to do? The most important factor that will affect a patient’s recovery is his/her compliance to rest and perform the required physiotherapy exercises regularly....(read more)

Women are more susceptible to ACL injury

Kim — Wed, 09 May 2007 11:37:00 GMT

Apparently, results consistently show that in competitive, high impact sports the occurrence of ACL injury is 10 times as high in women compared to men. Why is that? Well, let me begin by stating the obvious - men and women are built differently. There’s...(read more)

Don’t underestimate the power of physiotherapy

Kim — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 02:14:00 GMT

I see it all too often – a client at the gym is experiencing some aches and pains and comes to me to diagnose their problem. As a trainer and athlete, I have seen many types of injury and I am aware of human anatomy, so when a client presents an injury...(read more)

Row Row Row your Boat!

Kim — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 20:43:00 GMT

Want a great workout for your butt and thighs, as well as your core and upper body? Give rowing a try! This activity can be performed in a sleek scull in which you glide across the water or in the air conditioned comfort of your home or gym. A major misconception...(read more)

The Repetitiveness of Rowing

Kim — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 20:40:00 GMT

Although rowing is a low impact sport, the potential for developing an injury is still there because rowing is so repetitive. In addition, rowing is performed with an unsupported posture. Repetitive activity in an unsupported posture over a prolonged...(read more)

What makes someone more susceptible to developing a rowing injury?

Kim — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 20:37:00 GMT

1) Low fitness level – poor flexibility of the muscles and joints as well as overall weakness of the muscles will likely lead to improper technique and/or posture and definitely makes someone more susceptible to injury. 2) Weak abdominals and core – this...(read more)