Tennis elbow
Introduction A pathologic condition of the wrist extensor muscles at their origin on the lateral epicondyle of the humerus, also referred to as lateral epicondylitis, or tennis elbow. In fact, non-tennis players are more probable than tennis players to have the condition. The other term for it is “lateral epicondylitis.” This is also improper, as…
Cervical Spondylosis
What is a Cervical Spondylosis? The term Cervical Spondylosis describes the age-related degeneration of the cervical vertebrae cushions, or spinal disks. Degeneration of the disks and compression of the nerves leaving the spinal canal are the results. It usually appears in adults over 40 as a result of aging naturally and repeated strain on the neck over time. However, younger people can also experience it as a result of injury. Bone spurs, also known as osteophytes, frequently grow around the vertebrae to compensate for the…
Skill-Related Fitness Testing In Sports
What is fitness testing? Any movement of the body resulting from the contraction of skeletal muscles that results in an important rise above resting energy expenditure is referred to as physical activity. Usually physical fitness has been characterized as a group of characteristics that are related to an individual’s ability for vigorous physical activity in…