OTHER TIPS

Muscle Cramp
Thursday, March 04, 2010

Mental Toughness in Sports
Thursday, March 04, 2010

Heat Exhaustion
Thursday, March 04, 2010

Delayed onset muscle soreness
Thursday, March 04, 2010

Dehydration
Thursday, March 04, 2010

Heat Exhaustion

Heat exhaustion is a serious illness caused by too much heat. Heat exhaustion can be brought on by overexertion or profuse sweating in a hot, humid, or poorly ventilated environment. If heat exhaustion is recognized and treated promptly, the effects can be easily reversed.

• Move person into a cool place out of the sun
• Loosen any tight-fitting and remove extra layers of clothing
• Drink fluids such as water, fruit or vegetable juices, or sports drinks. Do not drink fluids that contain alcohol or caffeine. Goal: A half glass of fluid every 15-20 minutes.
• Sponge the person down with cool water or by applying cool wet cloths.