Winners Health

Why is water so important to the human body? READ MORE >

Whatever the cause, the number of reported head injuries in football varies widely, from between 4% and 20% of all player injuries. The discrepancy? READ MORE >

If a player is dehydrated, he or she may not initially know it. READ MORE >

Bones can fracture in response to many different types of forces. READ MORE >

Sedentary Males (those who do not exercise regularly) were asked to participate in regular football training for 12 weeks and demonstrated lowered blood pressure that was associated, in part, with a reduction inresting heart rate (the number of heartbeats in a minute for a person at rest). READ MORE >

According to F-MARC (The FIFA Medical Assessment and Research Center), "any player that suddenly collapses without contact with another player or object and lies unconscious on the pitch should be presumed to be having a cardiac arrest until proven otherwise". READ MORE >

A meniscus is a fibrocartilaginous tissue that is located only in certain parts of the human body. READ MORE >

Why is it important to be aware of shin splints? READ MORE >

It is very unlikely that a muscle will tear while your body is at rest.However, tight muscles (and their tendons) that haven't lengthened or changed with the growing bones* may tear or strain as movement puts greater stress on them. READ MORE >

A muscle spasm is an involuntary contraction of a muscle; a muscle cramp is just one example of a muscle spasm, one that is sudden, grabbing, and painful. READ MORE >