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Category Archives: Health
Q&A: Concussion and head injuries
I got punched in the head really hard at training last night. I wasn’t exactly knocked out, but I’ve been feeling a bit dazed ever since. How do I know if I need to go to hospital? You may have … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Injury treatment and rehabilitation
Tagged boxing, concussion, head injury, mma
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Q&A: Colds and flu
Q: I’m training for a fight in a couple of weeks, but I think I’m starting to come down with a cold. Should I take time off training, or would I be better off to keep going and sweat it … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Training and recovery
Tagged colds and flu, exercise, flu jab, immune system, should I train with a cold?, training
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Book review: Enhancing Recovery
Enhancing Recovery: Preventing Under Performance in Athletics edited by Michael Kellmann Overtraining is a common problem amongst combat sports athletes. Because of the intense demands of training and competition, fighters often find themselves failing to recover sufficiently between training sessions. Often … Continue reading
Q&A: Who should I go to for help with my injury?
This post contains information that is specific to the UK. My doctor is rubbish! When I go to him with an injury he just sends me away with painkillers. What can I do? General Practitioners often have limited options when … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Injury treatment and rehabilitation, Q&A
Tagged chiropractor, doctor, Health, osteopath, physiotherapist, sports injury, treatment
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More thoughts on medical issues and weight cutting
Weight cutting is a frequent topic of obsession for fighters and debate amongst fans. Some have argued that it amounts to cheating. Others point out that when done badly, it can be one of the most dangerous aspects of MMA. Dehydration can … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Nutrition, Weight cutting
Tagged anthony johnson, dehydration, medical, missed weight, mma, weigh in, weight cutting
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Weight cutting and your kidneys
Your kidneys are two fist sized organs, each shaped like a bean. They lie either side of the spine, just below the rib cage. Their main function of the kidneys is to filter the blood and to regulate what is in … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Nutrition, Training and recovery, Weight cutting
Tagged acute kidney failure, dehydration, kidneys, mma, weight cutting
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The elephant in the room
Feeling tired and run down? Training too hard? Or perhaps finding the motivation to get to the gym in the first place? Feeling tired and lethargic is a common problem affecting people of all ages and walks of life. Fighters … Continue reading
Q&A: How to get the most from your doctor (part 2)
Following on from part 1, we have some dos and don’ts for communicating with your doctor. Don’t tell the doctor you’re a “cagefighter”. This isn’t the best way to get your injury taken seriously. Remember that the GP’s time with each … Continue reading
Q&A: How to get the most from your doctor (part 1)
Q. My GP is rubbish! I’m sure he doesn’t take me seriously because I do that “cagefighting stuff”, and he just sends me away with painkillers! All the MMA fighters I know say the same thing. Are all doctors like … Continue reading
Training and pregnancy
This is a common topic I’m asked about by women involved in combat sports. It can be tricky to get good information about this: most “exercise and pregnancy” advice is aimed at women who are mostly sedentary, or are used … Continue reading