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In sport, the margin between success and failure is often measured in milliseconds. It could be a cricketer adjusting their foot positioning, a runner refining their sprint start or a footballer perfecting their passing. This is where motion capture comes in—among the many approaches being used for athletic performance and movement analysis.
Delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is muscle pain that begins after you’ve worked out. It usually starts a day or two after a workout. You won’t feel DOMS during a workout.
A friend of mine came to see me recently complaining of an odd ache he'd noted in his lower abs and groin. He couldn't blame it on crunches at the gym, nor a cow kicking him in the belly again (he's a farmer). But he does spend a fair amount of his time on the football pitch and was now noticing that every training session and match was bringing the pain on—sometimes agonizingly so.
Thigh pain can be a symptom of a muscle strain, fracture, or nerve injury. Acute trauma or joint injuries can cause pain, swelling, bruising, and discomfort with walking or doing stairs. Thigh pain can also occur due to chronic conditions such as osteoarthritis, degenerative disc disease causing nerve compression, or muscle infection.
Cycling is a low impact activity that can offer a variety of health benefits to older adults. Certain bicycle features and safety tips can enhance the experience.