Exercise has been shown to provide several health benefits and is essential for maintaining a proper physical condition. It affects the body physiologically, including red blood cells, which are our cells in charge of transporting oxygen to body tissues and exchanging...

High-performance athletes have a high level of dedication, training, and standard. This is because their training regimens are intense and long, as well as the higher competition between athletes. This level of exercise specifically puts a lot of stress on the...

Nowadays, cases of anxiety and depression prevail, and these are unfortunately increasing in our society. Although medical treatments remain paramount, there are complementary practices to help against these conditions. One of them is exercise since regular physical...

Sports and physical activity are an integral part of children's development. This promotes a healthy lifestyle, discipline, teamwork, and social development. Although rigorous exercise and training is usually done by adults, it does not mean that younger people cannot...

Nowadays a sedentary lifestyle has become a general health problem, according to the INEGI, 57.9% of the population aged 18 and over in Mexico is physically inactive. This can lead to various risks and health problems, one of them being injuries that arise due to...

Athletes need rigorous training to excel in their competitions and maintain their performance level, however, during this preparation they usually forget something very important: rest. Rest is a fundamental pillar for sports performance with positive physiological...

Athletes are always looking to maintain or improve their physical performance, especially in the competitive scene. Although the most important pillars are continuous training, proper nutrition and mental preparation, the importance of physiotherapy cannot be...

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) is a non-invasive medical procedure that uses high-energy sound waves to treat various musculoskeletal conditions to relieve pain and initiate tissue healing. The therapy consists in applying acoustic waves to the affected...

Prolotherapy, also known as regenerative therapy, has long been a non-surgical treatment alternative for chronic musculoskeletal conditions. Chronic musculoskeletal pain can significantly affect a patient's quality of life. Previously, surgery was the only considered...

Medical school lasts approximately 4 to 7 years (depending on the country), after which doctors have the option of continuing their studies by studying a medical specialty, which consists of different branches and completion time. However, many people may still have...

Many athletes focus on their training, strict diets, and supplements to maintain their physical conditioning and performance. However, rest often goes unnoticed, which is also an integral part of training. Rest is important as it helps the body recover and adapt to...

Vitamin C is a vitamin known for its important role in our immune system and the prevention of scurvy (disease caused by deficiency of this vitamin). It is an antioxidant vitamin that also helps prevent cell damage and is found in foods like oranges, kiwis, and bell...