I am looking for media (films, books, tv shows) that romanticize, and put in a positive light, the slow, painful steps of physical rehabilitation and strengthening after injury (from sports preferably).
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posted by crawltopslow
on Feb 22, 2013 -
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I train in a martial art at a place with an active competitive team, which I am trying to join. The other person there who is my size/skill level and on the competitive team goes very hard with me in sparring and always leaves me injured/bruised to a greater degree than any other student. How can I work around this situation or have a mature and productive confrontation about it, given that I still want to compete so I cannot avoid working with this person 100%?
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posted by zdravo
on Feb 28, 2012 -
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Do sports creams with capsacin actually do anything to help healing and repair of inflamed tendons / ligaments or are they merely palliative?
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posted by BrooksCooper
on Feb 15, 2012 -
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Sprained thumb?- pain and stiffness won't go away. What could it be? Hopefully not a ruptured ligament.
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posted by Not Supplied
on Dec 18, 2010 -
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SportsMedicineFilter: Has anyone successfully overcome Iliotibial Band Syndrome?
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posted by conifer
on Nov 11, 2010 -
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What are some sports like soccer I can play with chronic ankle injuries?
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posted by proj
on Sep 26, 2010 -
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I have stitches in my hand, and am wondering if it's a bad idea to play my rugby game tonight. Feedback from ruggers and others alike more than welcome :)
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posted by crawfo
on Jul 27, 2009 -
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Where can I find references and referrals for a good Orthopedic / Sports Medicine Surgeon
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posted by mi6op
on May 2, 2009 -
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I started running 2 - 3 weeks ago and I run around 3 miles every second day. So for the past week, I've had this sort of "pain" or somekind of uncomfortable feeling above my knee. The "pain" is not in the knee itself, but maybe in muscle above it? When I'm laying in bed or sitting it feels the same way. It doesn't hurt, but its just a little bit uncomfortable. Its kinda like a feeling of someone is squeezing a muscle just above my knee.
Should I be worried and go to a doctor or is this normal, when you havnt done any exercise for 8 years and just started? I'm 22 and male btw.
posted by madcow20
on Aug 13, 2008 -
12 answers
2.5 years postop for a badly fractured non-dominant elbow (long since fully rehabbed, which I even finished early), I am doing more physical activity. It's sore, which I expected, but not in the way in which I figured. Tips?
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posted by Madamina
on May 18, 2008 -
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rough and tumble lifestyle finally (inevitably) leads to serious shoulder injury. am i to be gimpy forever? [details inside]
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posted by markovitch
on Jul 24, 2006 -
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Soccer Injuries: People get injured all the time playing indoor soccer ... minor stuff, like sprains and heavy bruising and the like. What kind of first aid should we perform on this kind of injury, what kind of stuff should I keep in my soccer bag for when *I* get hurt like this, and when is it time to send someone to the ER?
posted by SpecialK
on Aug 2, 2005 -
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NotSportsFilter: I've trained as a quarterback for many years, just like half the population. Several years ago, I started playing games against real opponents. A trend I've been noticing, especially with the last few serious opponents: I'm highly successful at making completions, but my throwing arm gets scuffed up. I'm pretty sure it's from friction while I'm trying to complete the pass. But the point is, whether I'm going for a short pass, a touchdown or setting up a field goal, my arm is always in a bit of pain. Especially the next day. My question: Is there a way to let my arm heal while still getting game?
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posted by Happydaz
on Oct 2, 2004 -
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