Ask the Guru

November 24, 2008 | 09:35 pm

Can you get injured when playing badminton?

By: EDGAR MICHAEL TIU EUFEMIO, M.D.
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Dear Doc, I hear that a lot of people get injured while playing badminton, why is this so?
Brianna E., Call center rep., 28 yrs old

November 24, 2008 | 09:33 pm

Muscle aches after exercise: Is it normal?

By: EDGAR MICHAEL TIU EUFEMIO, M.D.
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Dear Doc, my muscles ached after an hour of exercise. Is this normal?
Raffy C., Programmer, 31 yrs old

November 24, 2008 | 09:26 pm

Ripped Achilles tendon: Surgery or leg cast?

By: EDGAR MICHAEL TIU EUFEMIO, M.D.
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Dear Doc, my boss ripped his Achilles Tendon while we were playing badminton. His Ortho recommended surgery. Still, another advised a leg cast. What should he do?
Lawrence De Leon, Marketing Officer, 24 yrs old

November 24, 2008 | 09:23 pm

Badminton or Tennis, is it okay to do both sports?

By: EDGAR MICHAEL TIU EUFEMIO, M.D.
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Dear Doc, I've been an avid tennis player, but all my friends are slowly switching to badminton. Can I do both at the same time?
Miko A., Call center rep., 26 yrs old

November 24, 2008 | 09:19 pm

Sprained ankle: Hot or cold compress?

By: EDGAR MICHAEL TIU EUFEMIO, M.D.
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Dear Doc, I sprained my ankle during a game. What should I apply? Hot or cold compress?
Suuri Zang, College student, 18 yrs old

All throughout my training, I too have heard different protocols for the management of ankle sprains. Obviously, the rolling of the foot over a Coke bottle no longer applies. I generally follow the CRIMES protocol:

November 24, 2008 | 09:14 pm

Too young to enroll in a gym?

By: EDGAR MICHAEL TIU EUFEMIO, M.D.
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Dear Doc, my 13-year old son just started playing badminton and wants to enroll in a gym. Is he too young to go?
Fely C., housewife, 48 yrs old

November 24, 2008 | 08:57 pm

Taking a bath after exercise is bad. True or false?

By: EDGAR MICHAEL TIU EUFEMIO, M.D.
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Dear doc, can I take a bath after playing basketball? Hot or cold? Should I wait an hour or so before taking a shower to prevent ‘pasma’?
Zab Ringol, College student, 20 yrs old

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