Medical Questions » Sports

Question 1:	I am very worried about my son who has started boxing at a local club. I don' t think this is a suitable sport for him, and I am concerned that he may be injured. How safe is boxing?
Question 2:	I am a seventeen year old male and work out a lot at the qym. My dream is to have a body like Arnold Schwarzenegger. What are your views on steroids, and where can I obtain them?
Question 3:	My son has just started football, and I am very worried about him. Why do so many footballers need knee operations?
Question 4:	My son is determined to learn scuba diving, but I am very scared about the dangers to him. I remember hearing about divers dying from the bends. Is this still a problem? Can this be treated?
Question 5:	My daughter and I have difficulty in breathing after exercising regularly for 12 months. In our beginners aerobic classes we have to stop after a few minutes because of difficulty in breathing. Is there something wrong with us?
Question 6:	I am a keen golfer and have developed a painful elbow. My GP says the diagnosis is golfer' s elbow, but this sounds like an excuse for a diagnosis. Is there such a condition, and do i have to stop playing golf?
Question 7:	What is the best way to prevent injury when playing vigorous sport?
Question 8:	What do you recommend to improve performance at sport?
Question 9:	Is an isotonic sports drink the best way to fuel a day' s walking?
Question 10:	I' m training for the London marathon. What should I eat?
Question 11:	What will help my muscles grow on a weight-training programme? Should I be buying protein drinks?
Question 12:	What can you recommend for eating and drinking during ultra distance endurance sports and during training sessions?
Question 13:	When I exercise I have more energy. Why?
Question 14:	My husband is training hard. What are the best carb/protein meal replacements to take, and what are your views on creatine?
Question 15:	What is the optimum food/drink intake, if any, before exercise to maximise fat burning?