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After assessing the Kenya XVs Rugby team for body compositions and injury profile, we now have a deeper look on the importance of conducting skinfold test. First of all skinfold measurement test is one common method of determining athlete's individual body composition and body fat percentage.  This test estimates the percentage of body fat by measuring skinfold thickness at specific locations on the body. The thickness of these folds is a measure of the fat under the skin, also called subcutaneous adipose tissue. Skinfold thickness results rely on formulas that convert these numbers into an estimate of a person's percentage of body fat according to a person's age and gender. Skinfold measurements are generally taken at specific sites on the right side of the body. The tester pinches the skin at the location site and pulls the fold of skin away from the underlying muscle so only the skin and fat tissue is being held. Special skinfold calipers are then used to...

This our new Physiotherapy and Sports Injury clinic based at the Kenya Sports Science Research Institute (KSSRI) and Human Performance Centre (HPC) in Nairobi, Kenya. Take your time to book an appointment with the sports physiotherapists specialist just at your door step: We offer the following Services: Physiotherapy Treatment for Sports injuries, Low Back Pain, Neck Pain, Knee and Hip Pain and Stroke rehabilitation Sports Injuries Diagnosis and Assessment Sports Injuries prevention consultancy Sports Events on field Medics Fitness Training and Assessment for sports teams Personal Training Weight Management Fitness Testing Short courses in Sports Physiotherapy/sports medicine Pre rehabilitation of injuries Rehabilitation of previous and current injuries Designing of pre-season training programs for sports teams Nuchal Rigidity treatment Dry Needling  Sports Tapping  Kinesio Tapping Orthopaedic Manual Therapy Sports prevention research Consultancy Com...

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Altitude Sickness Every year, people die of altitude sickness. All of these deaths are preventable. If you are traveling above 2500m (8000ft), read this information and tell your companions about it - it could save your life. What is altitude sickness? Altitude sickness has three forms. Mild altitude sickness is called acute mountain sickness (AMS) and is quite similar to a hangover - it causes headache, nausea, and fatigue. This is very common: some people are only slightly affected, others feel awful. However, if you have AMS, you should take this as a warning sign that you are at risk of the serious forms of altitude sickness: HAPE and HACE*. Both HAPE and HACE can be fatal within hours. HAPE HAPE is excess fluid on the lungs, and causes breathlessness. It is never normal to feel breathless when you are resting - even on the summit of Everest. This should be taken as a sign that you have HAPE and may die soon. HAPE can also cause a fever (a high temperature) and co...

Natural high for Kenya's runners - Sport - Al Jazeera English All athletes seek a competitive advantage through training on high altitude areas such as Iten, Kenya. Although the benefits of some interventions in this training conditions are clear, most strategies are less well proven. Altitude is no exception to this. Training at high altitude has been used by competitive athletes as a means of improving their potential. However, despite a good deal of research into the topic, its true effects and a recommended approach are still not well established. Additionally, altitude training is usually expensive and fraught with logistical problems. Benefits of Altitude Exposure Exposure to high altitude could theoretically improve an athlete’s capacity to exercise. Exposing the body to high altitude causes it to acclimatise to the lower level of oxygen available in the atmosphere. Many of the changes that occur with acclimatisation improve the delivery of oxygen to the ...

Kenya vs Uganda Kenya Rugby XV's a side to face Zimbabwe in their CAR CUP final on Sun 14th 2013 in Madagascar. Today's match saw Kenya win against their neighbors Uganda 52-11. This will see the team streghten their grip for next year's 2015 World Cup  Qualifiers. We wish them well.

Kenya Play CAR Division 1A Semi Final today 10th July 2013 @12:30, Wish my friend Head Coach Jerome Paarwater all the best Team lineups KENYA 1.Joseph Kangethe, 2. Sammy Warui, 3. James Kangethe, 4.Oliver Mang'eni, 5. Wilson Kopondo (captain), 6.Mike Okombe, 7.Brian Nyikuli, 8. Joshua Chisanga, 9. Edwin Achayo, 10. Kenny Andola, 11.Cyprian Ku to, 12. Nick Barasa, 13.Oscar Ayodi, 14.Mike Agevi, 15. Vincent Mose (Vice-Captain) SUBSTITUTES 16.Curtis Lilako, 17.Isaiah Nyariki, 18.Dennis Karani, 19. Ronnie Mwenesi, 20.Andrew Amonde, 21. Gibson Weru, 22.Fabian Olando, 23.Isaac Adimo, HEAD COACH Jerome Paarwater ASSISTANT COACH Charles Ngovi, STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH Richard Ochieng TEAM PHYSIO Chris Makachia TEAM MANAGER Wangila Simiyu UGANDA 1.Martial Tchumkam,2.Solomon Mawanda,3.Ronald Adigasi,4.Romano Ogwal,5.Scott Oluoch,6.Robert Seguya,7.Arthur Mukama,8.Marvin Odongo,9.Davis Kiwalabye,10.Benon Kizza,11.Felix Lubega,12.Michael Wokorach,13.Tim Mudoola,14....

Heatstroke is the most severe of heat-related problems, after heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Heatstroke often results from exercise or heavy work in hot environments combined with inadequate fluid intake. Young children, older adults, people who are obese and people born with an impaired ability to sweat are at high risk of heatstroke. Other risk factors include dehydration, alcohol use, cardiovascular disease and certain medications. What makes heatstroke severe and potentially life-threatening is that the body's normal mechanisms for dealing with heat stress, such as sweating and temperature control, become inadequate. The main sign of heatstroke is a markedly elevated body temperature — generally greater than 104 F (40 C) — with changes in mental status ranging from personality changes to confusion and coma. Skin may be hot and dry — although if heatstroke is caused by exertion, the skin may be moist. Other signs and symptoms may include: Rapid hear...

Great to see how the Kenya Rugby team is doing well, Next we are going Professional @Jerome