Sports Injuriestag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-1250480%ISSUE_DATE%T09:25:32-07:00Injury treatments, and dealing with issues related to athletic activities.TypePadThe Implications of GMO's, Epigenetics and Chinese Medicine on Performance Enhancementtag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-325342012-02-01T12:00:32-07:002012-02-01T12:00:07-07:00Performance enhancement depends upon creating an optimal environment for training to occur. Here we are addressing going beyond the physiological factors of training into the synergistic variables that are considered part of a dynamic relationship with our environment. Career longevity in most sports is dependent upon preventing chronic injuries. Currently, in the sports medicine arena, injury prevention is implemented purely from a physiological perspective.By Ronda Wimmer, PhD, MS, LAc, ATC, CSCS, CSMS, SPSPerformance enhancement depends upon creating an optimal environment for training to occur. Here we are addressing going beyond the physiological factors of training into the synergistic variables that are considered part of a dynamic relationship with our environment. Career longevity in most sports is dependent upon preventing chronic injuries. Currently, in the sports medicine arena, injury prevention is implemented purely from a physiological perspective.Performance Enhancement through Food Therapy: A Chinese Medicine Perspectivetag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-324032011-05-01T12:00:32-07:002011-05-01T12:00:07-07:00The standard approach to performance enhancement here in the United States is associated with nutrition rooted in the caloric content of carbohydrates, proteins and fats. This Western perspective identifies the biochemical components of the physiological process of breaking down these macronutrients into the body's fuel source ATP (adenosinetriphosphate). This is achieved through the physiological process of cellular metabolism identified with three phases: glycolysis (cytosol), krebs cycle (mitochondria) and the electron transport chain (mitochondria).By Ronda Wimmer, PhD, MS, LAc, ATC, CSCS, CSMS, SPSThe standard approach to performance enhancement here in the United States is associated with nutrition rooted in the caloric content of carbohydrates, proteins and fats. This Western perspective identifies the biochemical components of the physiological process of breaking down these macronutrients into the body's fuel source ATP (adenosinetriphosphate). This is achieved through the physiological process of cellular metabolism identified with three phases: glycolysis (cytosol), krebs cycle (mitochondria) and the electron transport chain (mitochondria).Healing with Dance Through 5Rhythmstag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-323782011-04-01T12:00:32-07:002011-04-01T12:00:07-07:00Recently, I found myself dancing in China's Yunnan province in a pristine forest beside a turquoise lake at high elevation. The sun warmed my face and body, as my feet spun, my hips flowed, and my arms and hands extended outward and upward to the mountains and sky. I was in Pa Dacuo National Park, on the Tibetan plateau, teaching Gabrielle Roth's 5Rhythms moving meditation.By Kabba Anand, DAc, LAc, Dipl. Ac., Dipl. CHRecently, I found myself dancing in China's Yunnan province in a pristine forest beside a turquoise lake at high elevation. The sun warmed my face and body, as my feet spun, my hips flowed, and my arms and hands extended outward and upward to the mountains and sky. I was in Pa Dacuo National Park, on the Tibetan plateau, teaching Gabrielle Roth's 5Rhythms moving meditation.Shoulder Pain: The Supraspinatous Muscletag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-321882010-04-01T12:00:32-07:002010-04-01T12:00:07-07:00As a practitioner of acupuncture for more than 25 years, there is no single injury I find more rewarding to treat than shoulder pain due to supraspinatous tendonitis. I was fortunate enough to have studied trigger points with Dr. Janet Travell early in my career. Her work on myofascial pain syndromes changed the way I think about acupuncture and Chinese medicine, and has led to many of the treatments and techniques that I use in clinical practice.By Whitfield Reaves, OMD, LAc and Chad Bong, MS, LAcAs a practitioner of acupuncture for more than 25 years, there is no single injury I find more rewarding to treat than shoulder pain due to supraspinatous tendonitis. I was fortunate enough to have studied trigger points with Dr. Janet Travell early in my career. Her work on myofascial pain syndromes changed the way I think about acupuncture and Chinese medicine, and has led to many of the treatments and techniques that I use in clinical practice.Treating Sports Injuries and Paintag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-321672010-03-01T12:00:32-07:002010-03-01T12:00:07-07:00Treating the tendino-muscle meridians (TMM) is one of the first things to consider in treating sports injuries and pain. Their treatment is often overlooked and under-utilized. The activation of these important pathways can be crucial to effectively treating patients with acute trauma or repetitive-stress injuries.By Whitfield Reaves, OMD, LAc and Chad Bong, MS, LAcTreating the tendino-muscle meridians (TMM) is one of the first things to consider in treating sports injuries and pain. Their treatment is often overlooked and under-utilized. The activation of these important pathways can be crucial to effectively treating patients with acute trauma or repetitive-stress injuries.Skiing Injuries and the Power of TCMtag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-321502010-02-01T12:00:32-07:002010-02-01T12:00:07-07:00The Opening Ceremony of the XXI Vancouver Olympic Winter Games is Feb. 12. For these athletes, it is an honor to be a member of their national team. They are all winners, regardless of placing. For some, TCM helps them on their path to winning a medal. Skiing is but one example of how TCM can keep all winter athletes, regardless of whether or not they are at the Olympic level, in medal-winning shape. Olympic dreams, and those of the recreational skier, have been made and lost due to untimely injuries on the slopes.By Ronda Wimmer, PhD, MS, LAc, ATC, CSCS, CSMS, SPSThe Opening Ceremony of the XXI Vancouver Olympic Winter Games is Feb. 12. For these athletes, it is an honor to be a member of their national team. They are all winners, regardless of placing. For some, TCM helps them on their path to winning a medal. Skiing is but one example of how TCM can keep all winter athletes, regardless of whether or not they are at the Olympic level, in medal-winning shape. Olympic dreams, and those of the recreational skier, have been made and lost due to untimely injuries on the slopes.The Tao of Wiitag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-321052009-12-01T12:00:32-07:002009-12-01T12:00:07-07:00Over the past few years, the Nintendo Wii has become very popular in homes, as well as in physiotherapy for rehabilitation. The Wii Fit exercise program was introduced in May 2008 and has sold more than 6.5 million copies in the United States. Worldwide sales of Wii Fit as of April 2009 are 18.2 million. This has been a fabulous way to get otherwise sedentary individuals back on their feet and moving again.By Ronda Wimmer, PhD, MS, LAc, ATC, CSCS, CSMS, SPSOver the past few years, the Nintendo Wii has become very popular in homes, as well as in physiotherapy for rehabilitation. The Wii Fit exercise program was introduced in May 2008 and has sold more than 6.5 million copies in the United States. Worldwide sales of Wii Fit as of April 2009 are 18.2 million. This has been a fabulous way to get otherwise sedentary individuals back on their feet and moving again.Seated Tai Chi Chuan for Ambulatory Difficultytag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-320542009-10-01T12:00:32-07:002009-10-01T12:00:07-07:00According to CDC data, physical inactivity among people with a disability continues to be a serious concern. Physical inactivity not only tends to increase the risk for functional limitations and secondary health conditions, it also tends to make individuals with physical disabilities more reliant on multiple medications that often increase the chance of having adverse drug reactions and possible secondary health problems. The factors that contribute to physical inactivity among people with physical disabilities include: lack of a suitable fitness program; limited transportation; inaccessible facilities and equipment; lack of affordability and lack of motivation.By Zibin Guo, PhDAccording to CDC data, physical inactivity among people with a disability continues to be a serious concern. Physical inactivity not only tends to increase the risk for functional limitations and secondary health conditions, it also tends to make individuals with physical disabilities more reliant on multiple medications that often increase the chance of having adverse drug reactions and possible secondary health problems. The factors that contribute to physical inactivity among people with physical disabilities include: lack of a suitable fitness program; limited transportation; inaccessible facilities and equipment; lack of affordability and lack of motivation.Acupuncture Scores Home Run With SF Giantstag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-320112009-08-01T12:00:32-07:002009-08-01T12:00:07-07:00What keeps a professional athletic team playing at the top of its game? Ask the San Francisco Giants baseball team and part of their response would include giving credit to acupuncture and Oriental medicine. Haro Ogawa, MSOM, LAc, CMT, ATC, serves as the team acupuncturist for the Giants. In addition, he has previously worked for the New York Mets, and privately for the Golden State Warriors basketball team, NASCAR drivers and the Japanese national baseball team.By Tina Beychok, Associate EditorWhat keeps a professional athletic team playing at the top of its game? Ask the San Francisco Giants baseball team and part of their response would include giving credit to acupuncture and Oriental medicine. Haro Ogawa, MSOM, LAc, CMT, ATC, serves as the team acupuncturist for the Giants. In addition, he has previously worked for the New York Mets, and privately for the Golden State Warriors basketball team, NASCAR drivers and the Japanese national baseball team.Keeping Dancers on Their Feettag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-318902009-02-01T12:00:32-07:002009-02-01T12:00:07-07:00By Ronda Wimmer, PhD, MS, LAc, ATC, CSCS, CSMS, SPSA Reactive Versus Proactive Treatment Mentalitytag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-318592008-12-01T12:00:32-07:002008-12-01T12:00:07-07:00By Ronda Wimmer, PhD, MS, LAc, ATC, CSCS, CSMS, SPSPreventing Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness: Integrating Treatmentstag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-314972007-04-01T12:00:32-07:002007-04-01T12:00:07-07:00By Ronda Wimmer, PhD, MS, LAc, ATC, CSCS, CSMS, SPSTreating Rotator Cuff Injuries in Competitive Freestyle Swimmers, Part Twotag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-303552006-04-01T12:00:32-07:002006-04-01T12:00:07-07:00By Ronda Wimmer, PhD, MS, LAc, ATC, CSCS, CSMS, SPSTreating Rotator Cuff Injuries in Competitive Freestyle Swimmers, Part Onetag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-303342006-03-01T12:00:32-07:002006-03-01T12:00:07-07:00By Ronda Wimmer, PhD, MS, LAc, ATC, CSCS, CSMS, SPSExercise-Induced Urine Leakage in Female Athletestag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-303042006-01-01T12:00:32-07:002006-01-01T12:00:07-07:00By Ronda Wimmer, PhD, MS, LAc, ATC, CSCS, CSMS, SPSRock Climbing: Treating Common Wrist and Finger Injuries and Integrating Medical Philosophies, Part Twotag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-302272005-10-01T12:00:32-07:002005-10-01T12:00:07-07:00By Ronda Wimmer, PhD, MS, LAc, ATC, CSCS, CSMS, SPSRock Climbing: Treating Common Wrist and Finger Injuries and Integrating Medical Philosophies, Part Onetag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-302072005-09-01T12:00:32-07:002005-09-01T12:00:07-07:00By Ronda Wimmer, PhD, MS, LAc, ATC, CSCS, CSMS, SPSElite Athletes and Treating Post-Competition Depressiontag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-301712005-07-01T12:00:32-07:002005-07-01T12:00:07-07:00By Ronda Wimmer, PhD, MS, LAc, ATC, CSCS, CSMS, SPSLong-Term Steroid Use and Jaundice: An Integrated Perspectivetag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-301512005-06-01T12:00:32-07:002005-06-01T12:00:07-07:00By Ronda Wimmer, PhD, MS, LAc, ATC, CSCS, CSMS, SPSOriental Medicine Integrated Within Sports Psychology: Anxiety and Athletic Performancetag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-300502005-03-01T12:00:32-07:002005-03-01T12:00:07-07:00By Ronda Wimmer, PhD, MS, LAc, ATC, CSCS, CSMS, SPSThe 2004 Olympic Experience: Working as Part of the Medical and Health Services Teamtag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-300162005-01-01T12:00:32-07:002005-01-01T12:00:07-07:00By Ronda Wimmer, PhD, MS, LAc, ATC, CSCS, CSMS, SPSFemale Athletes and ACL Reconstruction: Rehabilitation Integrating Acupuncture and Medical Herbologytag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-285172004-08-01T12:00:32-07:002004-08-01T12:00:07-07:00By Ronda Wimmer, PhD, MS, LAc, ATC, CSCS, CSMS, SPSAthletes and Overtraining: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspectivetag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-284552004-05-01T12:00:32-07:002004-05-01T12:00:07-07:00By Ronda Wimmer, PhD, MS, LAc, ATC, CSCS, CSMS, SPSManagement and Prevention of Lateral Ankle Sprainstag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-284202004-03-01T12:00:32-07:002004-03-01T12:00:07-07:00By Ronda Wimmer, PhD, MS, LAc, ATC, CSCS, CSMS, SPSTreating the Female Athlete Triad, Part Two: Eating Disorders, Part Two: Amenorrhea and Osteoporosistag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-283392003-11-01T12:00:32-07:002003-11-01T12:00:07-07:00By Ronda Wimmer, PhD, MS, LAc, ATC, CSCS, CSMS, SPSTreating the Female Athlete Triad: Eating Disorders, Part Onetag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-282962003-09-01T12:00:32-07:002003-09-01T12:00:07-07:00By Ronda Wimmer, PhD, MS, LAc, ATC, CSCS, CSMS, SPSSports Injuries: An Integrated Perspectivetag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-281722003-03-01T12:00:32-07:002003-03-01T12:00:07-07:00By Ronda Wimmer, PhD, MS, LAc, ATC, CSCS, CSMS, SPSUsing Eastern Philosophy to Optimize Sports Performance, in "Western" Termstag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-281362003-01-01T12:00:32-07:002003-01-01T12:00:07-07:00By Ronda Wimmer, PhD, MS, LAc, ATC, CSCS, CSMS, SPSFundamentals of Managing Sports Injuriestag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-276052000-06-01T12:00:32-07:002000-06-01T12:00:07-07:00By Hubert Chang