Sports Medicine

Sequence of the lactate performance diagnostics | Lactate Performance Diagnostics

Sequence of the lactate performance diagnostics When working with (high-performance) athletes, the goal is to perform lactate performance diagnostics as sport-specific as possible. In this respect, the physical strain does not always take place under standardized conditions on an ergometer or treadmill. In soccer training, for example, one often sees soccer players having a little … Sequence of the lactate performance diagnostics | Lactate Performance Diagnostics

Muscle twitching in the calf

Introduction Generally speaking, muscle twitches are involuntary contractions of muscle fibers, and almost any muscle group on the body can be affected. The possible causes of twitching in the calf muscles can be of a rather harmless nature on the one hand, but on the other hand a more serious illness can also be behind … Muscle twitching in the calf

Associated symptoms | Muscle twitching in the calf

Associated symptoms Harmless muscle twitches in the calf are usually not accompanied by any other symptoms, but may cause an uncomfortable feeling, since they are not consciously performed muscle activities. If other symptoms occur in addition to the twitching, these can often be a warning sign. These possibly accompanying symptoms include, for example, pain in … Associated symptoms | Muscle twitching in the calf

Duration | Muscle twitching in the calf

Duration Harmless muscle twitches in the calf, which are based on a lack of fluids or minerals, stress or overexertion due to sports, are usually not long lasting and often disappear after a certain recovery phase, after stress reduction or after taking supplementary magnesium/calcium preparations. If the muscle twitches occur more frequently or persist for … Duration | Muscle twitching in the calf

Values | Pulmonary function test

Values In order to understand which findings the physician obtains through a lung function test, one should look at the values determined. Respiratory volume (AZV): The amount of air the patient moves during normal, calm breathing (approx. 0.5 l). Inspiratory capacity (IC): The maximum volume of air the patient can breathe in after exhaling normally … Values | Pulmonary function test

Spirometry | Pulmonary function test

Spirometry Spirometry is also called the “small lung function test”. Spirometry enables the doctor to determine the vital capacity (i.e. the maximum amount of air that a person can breathe in and out) and the one-second capacity (how many liters of air are moved in one second during a strong exhalation). The measuring device, the … Spirometry | Pulmonary function test

Peak Flow | Pulmonary function test

Peak Flow Peak flow pulmonary function testing is less meaningful, but has the advantage that it can be performed by the patient himself. All the patient has to do is put his lips around the Peak Flow device, inhale and exhale as much as possible. The determined value is then read off in l/min either … Peak Flow | Pulmonary function test

Pulmonary function test

During the lung function test, the doctor can determine whether the lungs are working properly. Depending on the type of examination, it is measured how much air is moved through the lungs, at what speed and pressure this occurs and in what ratio the respiratory gases oxygen (O2) and carbon dioxide (CO2) are exchanged. In … Pulmonary function test

Wrist taping

The wrist is under constant strain and is therefore often exposed to the risk of sudden injury. Work-related or sports injuries can quickly limit the function of the wrist. A good way to prevent an injury in case of existing instability is to apply a tape bandage. Indications for a wrist tape The areas of … Wrist taping

Kinesiotape | Wrist taping

Kinesiotape Kinesiotapes have become a popular method of supporting injuries, especially among athletes, so that they can continue to be active. Many use the tapes even after an injury, if they want to resume the sport slowly and protect the injured parts of the body against a renewed overloading. Kinesiotapes are very elastic and breathable. … Kinesiotape | Wrist taping

Lactate

Synonyms in the broadest sense Lactic acid, salt of lactic acid, hydroxy acid, lactate concentrationLactate is the resulting end product of the anaerobic oxidative (using oxygen) metabolism. This leads to an oxidation of the grape sugar (glucose). This form of energy supply occurs in sports training when the energy requirement is greater than the energy … Lactate

Reduce lactate levels in sports | Lactate

Reduce lactate levels in sports Simple recommendations and measures hardly influence lactate values. For example, nutrition has almost no lowering effect on lactate levels in the blood at all. Although a thiamine deficiency (vitamin B1) can increase the lactate level in the blood, the reverse conclusion that a particularly large amount of vitamin B1 would … Reduce lactate levels in sports | Lactate