...In my brief eighteen-years of life, I have encountered many obstacles and faced great amounts of adversity in my athletic endeavors. From pulled quad muscles to kicking in a game while battling salmonella, I have always played to my best abilities by learning to manage and overcome barriers that stand before me. While these physical hindrances have been difficult, none are as devastating as failure. Most consider failure to mean that one didn’t reach their end goal due to poor performance or circumstances. This is not failure but instead part of the process of being successful. The real failure, however, is when someone gives up on their goal and quits trying to reach it. As an athlete, I have heard a lot of pep talks about success and failure....
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...Japan Abstract The term “congenital myopathy” is applied to muscle disorders presenting in infancy with generalized muscle weakness and hypotonia followed by delayed developmental milestones. The myopathy has been differentiated diagnostically on the basis of their morphologic characteristics and includes nemaline myopathy, central core disease, myotubular (centronuclear) myopathy and congenital fiber type disproportion. In most of these disorders, there are 3 distinct subtypes: severe infantile, benign congenital and adult onset forms. The mode of inheritance and gene loci are variable, although each disorder shares the common clinical features including facial and prominent neck flexor weakness and preferential respiratory muscle involvement. All mutations identified in nemaline myopathy are localized to the actin filament components, suggesting that the disease is related to sarcoplasmic thin filaments or Z-protein abnormalities. On the other hand, X-linked myotubular myopathy has mutations in a family of tyrosine phosphatase (myotubularin gene) and central core disease in ryanodine receptor gene. In all these disorders, the common pathologic features are small muscle fibers with type 1 fiber atrophy and predominance, which account for the small muscle bulk and generalized muscle weakness. INTRODUCTION NEMALINE MYOPATHY The term congenital myopathy is applied to muscle disorders presenting with generalized muscle weakness and hypotonia from early infancy with delayed developmental...
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...Are steroids the way to go? What comes to mind, when you vision an extremely broad man with bulging muscles. Steroids are an easier way to get stronger, it helps build muscles promptly. This makes getting muscles quicker and not having to put in much effort. Steroid use can cause huge muscles, but could have awful health effects in the long. Some effects are heart failure and liver cancer. Finally, how steroids were used then and how they are used now. There are positives and negatives to using steroids. People that use steroids can get muscles with no trouble and don’t have to work as hard as someone that didn’t take them. On the downside, steroids can cause heart failure and hair loss. “Steroids promote cell growth and division, and thus can be used in training to help grow muscles quicker and easier than might be expected.”...
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...weakness of the skeletal (voluntary) muscles of the body. The name myasthenia gravis, which is Latin and Greek in origin, literally means "grave muscle weakness." With current therapies, however, most cases of myasthenia gravis are not as "grave" as the name implies. In fact, for the majority of individuals with myasthenia gravis, life expectancy is not lessened by the disorder. The hallmark of myasthenia gravis is muscle weakness that increases during periods of activity and improves after periods of rest. Certain muscles such as those that control eye and eyelid movement, facial expression, chewing, talking, and swallowing are often, but not always, involved in the disorder. The muscles that control breathing and neck and limb movements may also be affected. Myasthenia gravis is caused by a defect in the transmission of nerve impulses to muscles. It occurs when normal communication between the nerve and muscle is interrupted at the neuromuscular junction - the place where nerve cells connect with the muscles they control. Normally when impulses travel down the nerve, the nerve endings release a neurotransmitter substance called acetylcholine. Acetylcholine travels through the neuromuscular junction and binds to acetylcholine receptors which are activated and generate a muscle contraction. In myasthenia gravis, antibodies block, alter, or destroy the receptors for acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction which prevents the muscle contraction from occurring. Individuals...
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...4 – Research Findings – If people open their mind to making an effort, big improvements are possible. QUESTION What does it mean to ‘reach your potential’? What is something you feel prevents your from reaching your potential when learning to do something new? What is the dictionary definition of ‘ability’? (search and scribe) Which definition of ‘ability’ do you agree with? What would you say most people in your culture agree with? In your opinion, how much does attitude influence learning? Paragraph 5 - Research Beginnings – Dweck started by studying ‘learned helplessness.’ Experiments involved animal research on repeated failures. Through this work, she began to wonder why some human children give up when they face failure while others are motivated by it. Paragraph 6 – Dweck learned people’s ideas about what causes their failure...
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...Fear of failure: *One of the greatest fears people has. *Thomas Edison 1. What am I really afraid of? 2. What is holding me back? 3. What is the payoff? *Law of feedback- There is no failure there is only feedback 1. Take action 2. Learn to act boldly 3. Be persistent 4. Don’t take failure personally (Were all going to fail at some point) 5.Treat the experiences an opportunity to learn 6.Fail forward fast Student under stress: Take a 1-10 min walk/run everyday Sit in silence for at least 10 mins a day (meditation) When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement, “My purpose is too _____ today” Live with the 3 e’s energy, enthusiasm, empathy Play more games Spend more time with people over 70 & under the age of 6 Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants. Eat fewer foods made in the plants. Meet at least 3 people that make you smile Clear the clutter of your house/office etc. Try to pay an honest compliment to someone you normally wouldn’t do that too Life isn’t fair but its still good Forgive everybody for the things they do. The best is yet to come, do the right thing *Representational System Thinkers Visual Feelers *Staleness & Burnout Coaches realize and take tole Prolonged stress Shame & Doubt Long term exhaustion and diminished interest *What? Create heart disease Anemia Muscle deterioration Lethargy Create infertility *Bulimia Intestinal dodorders Electrolyte imbalances Enamel detriataion ...
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...SIZE JIM STOPPANI’S 12-WEEK SIZE SHORTCUT WWW.BODYBUILDING.COM/SHORTCUT SHORTCUT TO SIZE The 12-week program I am about to take you through is based on one of the oldest, tried and true methods for gaining strength and muscle. This type of training has successfully prepared almost every type of athlete imaginable, from Olympic weightlifters to soccer players. It works so well that it has been used continually for decades. I know that I am best known for my unique exercises and novel training programs, but sometimes you have to rely on the basics. That’s especially true when a basic program works as well a this one. Of course, I have taken the basic, but very effective program and tweaked it to perfect its effectiveness and to maximize the results you get. These results include greater strength, bigger muscles, and less body fat. PERIODIZATION WORKS... PERIOD! This program is based on the training concept called periodization. Periodization is the method of changing up your training at specified time points. The very first periodized scheme to be used with weights is called Linear Periodization (also known as Classc Periodization). That simply means that you start with light weight and high reps and as the program progresses the weights used get heavier and heavier and the reps completed per set get fewer and fewer. Most periodized programs take many months to complete. Many last anywhere from 4 to 12 months to complete the cycle. But...
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...nerve impulses that control voluntary muscle movements are called Motor Neurons. These Motor Neurons spontaneously degenerate which means that the connections from the brain to the muscles are lost . Without the pathways for the nerve impulses to travel down the muscles, the brain loses control of the voluntary muscles. Sufferers of ALS have virtually lost the...
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...the book, experimental innovators are not rigid in pursuit of their first ideas and preserve through many failures and move on quickly. In approaching their challenging goals, they accept the fact that they will face many unpredictable obstacles, risks and even breakdowns which they have to cope with and overcome without considerable emotional impacts. These characteristics of experimental innovators are results of having a growth mind-set. People with this mind-set are always willing to grow hence more open to accept new challenges and risks. They do not seek validation of others after every performance, and do not believe that their failures reflect their capabilities and do not get disappointed by them. As a result, they do not stop trying new things until they gain major accomplishments. On the other hand, people with fixed mind-sets avoid taking new challenges because they are afraid of the possible failures. Any negative comment, failure, or bad performance tends to destroy their self-image; consequently, their main concern becomes seeking validation of others by trying to look smart and successful. They place so much emphasis on minimizing risks and errors that they keep doing things they are already good at instead of trying new things. As a result, they plateau early and achieve less than their full potential. We are programmed at an early age to think that failure is bad. That belief puts off organizations from effectively learning from their missteps. (Amy C. Edmondson...
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...gaining weight. Creatine is manufactured by the body and supplies energy to the muscles. It travels through the bloodstream to the muscles, where it is converted into creatine phosphate. It then regenerates ATP, which is the main source of explosive power. This means that it gives you the boost that you need to do more reps and lift more weight! Let's look at the pros & cons of creatine: Pros: Creatine has been reported by many to be an effective supplement in muscle growth and bodybuilders are among the top consumers of this product. Because creatine is able to make energy readily available for muscles during workouts,...
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...fundamental study of the human body and its components, with emphasis on bones, muscles, and tissues. Required text: Illustrated Skeletal and Muscle Flash Cards by David Garrison McGraw-Hill, 1997 ISBN-13: 978-0070229167 Manual of Structural Kinesiology by Thompson and Floyd McGraw- Hill 2008, 18 edition revised ISBN-13: 978-0078022517 Classroom expectations: In order to do well in this class, you must be able to learn basic medical terminology, bony landmarks, proximal and distal attachments of major muscles, and the actions of muscles as they relate to physical activity. In order to do this, there will be a lot of memorization initially. As we move through the semester, you will be able to apply what you learn to more specific situations. As this is an applied anatomy class, it is important to be able to work with small groups in order to palpate structures on each other, move muscles through full ranges of motion, and consider how the body moves and works in everyday life. Through your small group interactions, you will be able to apply what you have memorized, and indeed start to learn the material. Class Outcomes: 1. Clinically apply appropriate anatomical terminology to describe body positions, regions, and motions. 2. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the physical properties of human bone, cartilage, tendon, muscle, and nerve tissues. 3. Identify and palpate key bony,...
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...BTEC National Sports injuries Unit 18 Assignment 2 Physiological & Psychological responses to injury (p3/P4/M2/D1) Scenario: You have impressed during your work placement at Thornensians rugby club and have been asked to stay for an additional week. The club physiotherapist has suggested that you look to improve your knowledge surrounding the rehabilitation of players returning from injury, paying particular attention to their physiological and psychological responses. Checklist * Introduction * Psychological Responses- anxiety, frustration, isolation, anger, depression, drop in motivation, stress * Physiological Responses- inflammation/swelling, scar tissue/ remodelling, clotting * Strains- Grade 1,2 & 3 * Sprains- Grade 1,2 & 3 * Haematoma- (intra & inter) * What are they? * How does the body respond? * M2 explain? * D2 analyse Introduction In this assignment I will be discussing how to improve my knowledge surrounding the rehabilitation of players returning from injury, paying particular attention to their physiological and psychological responses. Psychological Responses When an athlete faces significant injury, there are a number of predictable emotions and phases he/she might experience. A serious injury often requires surgery, recovery time and physical therapy. After surgery, many athletes often repeat the injury in their mind, feel afraid, feel angry, and wonder "Why did I make that play...
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...Nutritional considerations • Supplementation • Recovery strategies FOCUS QUESTION 4- HOW DOES THE ACQUISITION OF SKILL AFFECT PERFORMANCE • Stages of skill acquisition • Characteristics of a learner • The learning environment • Assessment of skill and performance FOCUS QUESTION 1- HOW DOES TRAINING AFFECT PERFORMANCE • Energy systems: All energy is provided in the muscles in the form of the molecule adenosine triphosphate (ATP). Chemical reactions in the body cause ATP to break down and release energy to the muscles for work. The chemical reactions are a result of a combination of oxygen we breathe and the breakdown of food, mainly carbohydrates and fats. The structure and breakdown of ATP: The ATP molecule has three phosphate molecules attached to it by high energy chemical bonds. One phosphate splits from the molecule and energy is released. The remaining compound is adenosine diphosphate (ADP). The ATP stored in the muscles in small amounts, so ADP must be rebuilt back to ATP for the muscles to keep working. - Alactacid system (ATP/PC) - Lactic Acid system - Aerobic System • Types of training and training methods The purpose of training is to prepare the body for optimum response to physical demands of performance. Regular...
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...DOPING IN SPORTS Have you ever played a sport that you worked on your whole life, then lost to someone who used steroids? Well you’re not the only one, over 78% of past and current athletes are on or used steroids. I say steroids should be banned from sports for good and I also have some reasons why. Reason 1, they become stronger than an average human bean. Steroids make your muscles and brain grow faster than a normal human’s rate. This causes outbreaks of strength, aggression, and unreal muscle mass. Reason 2, it’s unfair to others who work out. Athletes like Derrick Rose, LeBron James, Ray Rice, and Kevin Durant work out daily and eat right. Others like Shawne Merriman, Jose Canseco, and Barry Bonds would eat unhealthy, then take steroids. Reason 3, it causes illness and deformation. Illnesses like Gynecomastia and HIV can be caused by steroids. Also it can cause heart and kidneys failure, development stunt, balding, high blood pressure, malfunctions and more. I know some people might say using steroids is easier than working out on regular basis. This is true, but it is not worth getting ill or losing a dream, because they were too lazy to work out. They will regret using steroids, instead of getting active. I say that the athlete who used or is using steroids should be banned from the league they were in. It’s unfair, unsafe, and heartbreaking to people everywhere. People lose their dreams and their lives, while the factories who make steroids make money. Don’t...
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...carotid arteries it will reduce the blood flow and in return less oxygen will go to the brain. Once you deprive your brain of enough oxygen it will cause major problems and may lead to stroke and/or brain damage. 2. Rigor mortis causes the body to go stiff. It is due to an influx of calcium ions into muscle cells and promotes the cross-bridge attachment between actin and mysin. So the muscle contracts but is unable to be released due to no ATP available. So if there was an increase of ATP in the mucles exhibiting rigor mortis, the muscles will most likely relax due to ATP releasing the myosin from the actin. So the muscles that are exhibiting rigot mortis will not be as stiff and will relax back from normal. 3. Congestive heart failure is due to the heart not being able to pump as good as it used to and it is unable to deliver blood to certain parts of the body due to its insufficiency to pump. So when she sees swollen feet and ankles it may be due to collection of fluids due to gravity and the heart being unable to pump the blood strong enough. So congestive heart failure causes poor circulation maintly to and from the extremities. The swelling is associated with heart failure and is called edema, which is caused by fluid accumulating in the tissue, such as blood seeping through blood vessels into the tissue due to a back up of blood from a weak heart being unable to pump blood fast enough. 4. Since Hurdler is an athlete he has a very low heart rate which in return means...
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