Samantha Sim

WHY KIDS SHOULD PLAY MULTIPLE SPORTS
- Learn different skills
- Work different muscle groups
- Avoid burnout
- Decreased risk of injury which will in turn affect them later in life

Should your child specialize early in one sport or play multiple sports? 🤔⚽🏀🎾 Here’s what the research says: A 2021 review of over 9,000 athletes found that early specialization can lead to better performance early on... but it also comes with a higher risk of injury, burnout, and quitting sports altogether by adolescence. 🚫 On the flip side, kids who played multiple sports were more likely to reach elite levels later in life. Why? They stayed healthier, avoided burnout, and were still in the game when it mattered most. 💪 So ask yourself: Do you want your child to peak at 13, or thrive at 18, 20, or even 24? Sports sampling isn’t a lack of focus, it’s a commitment to long-term success and well-being. 🌟 Tag a parent or coach who needs to hear this, and follow for more evidence-based sports medicine insights! 🙌 Study: Barth M, Güllich A, Macnamara BN, Hambrick DZ. Predictors of Junior Versus Senior Elite Performance are Opposite: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Participation Patterns. Sports Med. 2022 Jun;52(6):1399-1416. doi: 10.1007/s40279-021-01625-4. Epub 2022 Jan 17. Erratum in: Sports Med. 2022 Jun;52(6):1417. doi: 10.1007/s40279-022-01653-8. PMID: 35038142; PMCID: PMC9124658. #YouthSports #InjuryPrevention #SportsParenting #LongTermSuccess

A great infographic that a colleague has designed answering the most common question which is: What is Osteopathy?

What Is Osteopathy? Infographic | Downtown Wellness Osteopathy is a medical practice based on the theory that disease and physiologic dysfunction are etiologically grounded in a disordered musculoskeletal system.

Movement is life!

Skeletons say arthritis isn't about aging - it's about activity A new study of old skeletons suggests that the recent increase in arthritis is about lifestyle, not aging or obesity.

Arthroscopic knee surgery may not be the best option for chronic knee pain as a result of arthritis.

Why Canada is wasting millions on useless knee surgeries An international panel of experts is recommending against arthroscopic surgery for almost all patients with degenerative knee diseases such as arthritis.

Why Are Bacteria More Threatening Than Ever?

Why Bacteria Are More Threatening Than Ever The stories are harrowing: people with simple cuts who get exposed to bacteria can end up with life-threatening, and sometimes even life-ending, infections. Antibiotics were supposed to prevent these infections and deaths. But in the U.S., about two …

Just because they're easy to get your hands on, doesn't mean over-the-counter painkillers are necessarily safe! Dosage and underlying health conditions should be taken into account. Be mindful of what you take and how much and if you have any questions, remember to consult your pharmacist or family doctor.

Over-the-counter painkillers have different uses and risks | Toronto Star Tylenol, ibuprofen and aspirin may all work on a headache, but they each have unique effects on the body.

Why ice doesn't help an injury and could even make it worse New research shows that icing an injury may even make it worse

Stretching before exercise is important but make sure it's dynamic stretching you're doing! Dynamic stretching takes your joints through their full range of motion using movement exercises to better prepare you for your workout while static stretching can actually make you more prone to injury.

Yes, you should stretch — but not the way you think | Toronto Star Experts say your pre-workout regimen should include "dynamic stretching" rather than the toe-holding "static" variety

According to this this article, 80% of adults will experience back pain in their lifetime! However, new guidelines from the American College of Physicians says meds such as Tylenol are no more effective than placebo. Instead, they suggested the first line of treatment should be natural and alternative therapies!

No Drugs for Back Pain, New Guidelines Say The American College of Physicians says back pain of all kinds should be treated with natural and alternative therapies, such as exercise, acupuncture and mindfulness.