Skeletal Stress
CalHiSports Insights March 21, 2014 0
Malnutrition in female athletes can lead to a series of conditions ending in bone weakness. Bone health | Dr. Mo Mortazavi Female runners and coaches often believe that missed periods and abnormal menses is a normal adaptation to training and exercise. Let me dispel this myth. It... Read more
WHAT FUELS YOU?
CalHiSports Insights December 20, 2013 0
All athletes face one common truth — they are what they eat. Every athlete is limited by one common factor: You are only as good as what fuels you. A complete and diverse diet is critical to provide optimal nutrition to every athlete. Although suboptimal nutrition can... Read more
Concussions 101
CalHiSports Insights October 21, 2013 0
Sports concussions have received significant attention over the last decade due to advances in research and education. Improved understanding of this neurologic phenomenon has led to more accurate identification of previously missed cases. An astounding 2 to 3.5 million sports concussions are estimated to occur every year. The... Read more
Can Little League Shoulder and Elbow Hurt Your Pitch?
High School Baseball/SoftballHigh School Baseball/SoftballLEVELUP INSIDERS February 13, 2012 0
How Pitcher’s Shoulder and Elbow Hurt Arm/Shoulder Care | Dr. Mo Mortazavi Baseball throwing injuries in young athletes are one of the most common pediatric overuse injuries. Consequently, 30 to 50 percent of all youth baseball players suffering from this in their career. The incidence continues to rise... Read more
Energy Endangerment: Are All Energy Drinks The Same?
Health & FitnessLEVELUP INSIDERS February 13, 2012 0
Nutrition | Dr. Mo We have all seen the explosion of energy drinks in the last decade. With many new brand names such as Red Bull, Rock Star and Monster becoming common fixtures at the grocery store, are they all the same? Use of energy drinks has also... Read more
Is Asthma Triggered by Exercise?
LEVELUP INSIDERS February 13, 2012 0
Every Breath You Take Is there a form of asthma triggered by exercise? Yep. Here’s what you need to know Many athletes who think they are out of shape, may, in fact, be suffering from symptoms of exercise induced bronchospasm (EIB). EIB, which occurs in 10 to 20 percent... Read more
ATHLETE NUTRITION: WHAT FUELS YOU?
Health & Fitness February 13, 2012 0
Nutrition Every athlete is limited by one common factor: You are only as good as what fuels you. A complete and diverse diet is critical to provide optimal nutrition to every athlete. Although sub-optimal nutrition can lead to poor performance, many athletes suffer from nutritional deficiencies that also lead... Read more
