Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Soccer: Is there a Connection?
NetofCare E-Newsletter - October 2003Early this year, there was a media report of a suspected cluster of ALS among Italian soccer players. This important scientific observation requires scientific study although, at this time, it is not clear exactly what the possible association between ALS and soccer playing may be. The Miami Herald and the National Italian American Foundation have announced and published story updates.
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Quality Health | Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive wasting away of certain nerve cells of the brain and spinal column called motor neurons. The motor neurons control the voluntary muscles, which are the muscles that allow movement. ALS is a progressive, disabling, usually fatal disease. Walking, speaking, eating, swallowing, breathing, and other basic functions become more difficult with time.
Related QuestionsDiagnosed with ALS: Frequently Asked Questions >> Medical Qu...Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease, is a rapidly progressive, invariably fatal neurological disease. ALS get name of Lou Gehrig's disease after the Yankees baseball player who died of it in 1941. In Britain and elsewhere in the world, ALS refers to a motor neuron disease, in reference to the cells that are lost in this disorder. The word amyotrophic means without muscle nourishment. It refers to the loss of signals the nerves normally send to the muscles.Related Questions
What Does "Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis" Mean?
Frequently Asked QuestionsA-myo-trophic" comes from the Greek language. "A" means no or negative. "Myo" refers to muscle, and "Trophic" means nourishment---"No muscle nourishment." When a muscle has no nourishment, it "atrophies" or wastes away. "Lateral" identifies the areas in a person's spinal cord where portions of the nerve cells that nourish the muscles are located.
Related QuestionsFrequently Asked Questions About ALSquot;A-myo-trophic" comes from the Greek. "A" means no or negative, "Myo" refers to muscle and "Trophic" means nourishment: thus "No muscle nourishment". When a muscle has no nourishment, it "atrophies" or wastes away. "Lateral" identifies the areas in a person's spinal cord where portions of the nerve cells that nourish the muscles are located.Related Questions
What Is ALS?
Patient Services Frequently Asked Questions - The ALS Associ...Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a motor neuron disease, first identified in 1869 by the noted French neurologist Jean-Martin Charcot. Although the cause of ALS is not completely understood, the 1990's have brought a wealth of new scientific understanding about the physiology of this disease.
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KSU Admissions: Frequently Asked QuestionsYes, we have women's soccer, we will be starting Intercollegiate play in Fall 2002 and we have a coach on campus, his name is Robert King. For more information please call (770)423-6615 or mail him at rking2@kennesaw.edu.
Related QuestionsWhat is Multiple Sclerosis?
Multiple Sclerosis - Frequently Asked Questions FAQMultiple Sclerosis is a neurological condition brought about by the degradation of the protective sheath around the nerves of the central nervous system (CNS). This protective sheath known as myelin is attacked by the body's immune system causing areas of damage called plaques or lesions in a process known as demyelination.
Related QuestionsMSAA - FAQMultiple Sclerosis, also referred to as "MS," is a neurological disorder affecting the nerves of the brain and spinal cord. MS is thought to be an "autoimmune" disease, which means that a person's own immune system is attacking his or her body. This attack damages the protective covering to the nerves (myelin) and eventually the nerves (axons) as well.Related Questions
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - National Capital Chapt...MS is a chronic, often disabling disease of the central nervous system that affects approximately 400,000 Americans. Symptoms may be mild, such as numbness in the limbs, or severe enough to cause blindness or paralysis. The progress, severity, and specific symptoms of MS in any one person cannot yet be predicted, but advances in research and treatment are giving hope to those affected by the disease.Related Questions
Multiple Sclerosis FAQMultiple Sclerosis is a chronic often disabling disease of the central nervous system. In young adults, it is one of the most common central nervous system diseases. Sclerosis are "scars" such as plaques or lesions in the brain and spinal cord. Multiple Sclerosis is a progressive disease in which scattered patches of the protective myelin sheath covering of the nerve fibers in the brain and spine (the central nervous system) are damaged or destroyed.Related Questions
What about lateral (side) impacts?
Isaac - FAQStandard lateral impact tests have not yet been developed for racing, but they are in the works. Computer simulations indicate that Isaac® will reduce head loads caused by lateral impacts by 50%. This makes sense. Isaac® should offer some lateral support because one shock will be in tension and the other in compression. Tether-based "head restraints" only work in tension — you can't push on a rope.
Related QuestionsWhat Is ALS/MND?
Frequently Asked QuestionsAmyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, a.k.a Motor Neuron Disease-is a rapidly progressive, fatal neuromuscular disease. It attacks motor neurons in the spinal cord and lower brain which transmit signals from the brain to the voluntary muscles throughout the body. When motor neurons die as a result of ALS, the ability of the brain to control muscle movement is lost. When muscles fail to receive messages, they weaken, atrophy, and die. There is no known cure.
Related QuestionsHow Is ALS Diagnosed?
Frequently Asked Questionspresent there is no definitive means of diagnosis of ALS/MND. Most diagnoses are made by eliminating all other possibilities--ailments whose symptoms resemble those of ALS/MND. Neurologists use a number of clinical tests to establish a profile, including blood testing, EMG, MRI, etc;
Related QuestionsIs ALS painful?
Frequently Asked QuestionsSome of the pain ALS may cause are pressure sores, muscle aches or cramps, swelling feet, and muscle contractions.
Related QuestionsWhat is ALS - ALS Descriptioncurren; back to top ¤ALS stands for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, sometimes called Lou Gehrig's disease. It is a rapidly progressive and fatal neuromuscular disease that is characterized by degeneration of a select group of nerve cells and pathways (motor neurons) in the brain and spinal cord. This loss of motor neurons leads to progressive paralysis of the voluntary muscles. The heart is not a voluntary muscle, and therefore, remains unaffected by the disease.Related Questions
What is travel soccer?
Woodstock Crossfire Soccer Club Frequently Asked Questions (...Travel soccer is an option available for advanced and talented players who would like to concentrate on soccer as their primary sport. Travel soccer entails a larger time commitment from players, including two-three practices per week and a game (sometimes far enough away that an overnight stay is required) on weekends. Competition can be intense and if your child is not mature enough to handle the possibility of not making a team, an extended waiting period may be best.
Related QuestionsIs this a soccer camp?
Upcoming Trips > Nashville, TennesseeNo. Although you help run a morning clinic each day, the rest of the outreach includes training (guest speakers), morning devotion and worship, evening outreaches and evening prayer. You will have plenty of soccer playing opportunities which will help sharpen your skills, but this is not designed to train or develop your soccer playing abilities. It is a ministry outreach. Unlike a camp, you are together with the rest of the outreach team 24/7 from the beginning to the end of the trip.
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Multiple Sclerosis - Frequently Asked Questions FAQThere isn't a definitive answer to this. It is thought that there may be a genetic or hereditary element giving rise to a predisposition to the condition. It is also believed that diet and virus' may play a part. A less popular theory is that mercury poisoning could be a major contributor in some patients.
Related QuestionsHow is Multiple Sclerosis diagnosed?
Multiple Sclerosis - Frequently Asked Questions FAQUsually with difficulty. The symptoms of MS can vary greatly especially in the early stages. It is very difficult for a GP, even one familiar with MS, to associate the early symptoms specifically with multiple sclerosis as these symptoms could have many other possible causes. Once MS is suspected you will be referred to a Neurologist who will conduct a number of tests designed to test reflexes and other sensory reactions.
Related QuestionsWhat is the cure for Multiple Sclerosis?
Multiple Sclerosis - Frequently Asked Questions FAQThere is NO known cure, although there are a number of treatments which may reduce the severity of the symptoms.
Related QuestionsWhat are the symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis?
Multiple Sclerosis - Frequently Asked Questions FAQThere is no straight-forward answer to this. Every multiple sclerosis sufferer will experience different symptoms to differing degrees. Common symptoms are impaired vision, loss of hearing, tiredness, loss of motor control in the arms and/or legs (spasticity) and muscle spasm or cramps and pains.
Related QuestionsFAQMS is an autoimmune disease of the central nervous system (CNS). For reasons that are not fully understood, the body's immune system mistakenly attacks portions of the CNS. The CNS consists of the brain and spinal cord and contains millions of nerves. Nerve cells, or neurons, are made up of axons, which are long output fibers that transmit electrical impulses to dendrites, or input fibers in another neuron.Related Questions
MS Society of the ACT - Frequently Asked QuestionsMultiple Sclerosis (MS) is a condition of the central nervous system; the nerves of the brain and spinal cord. MS is not contagious. Incidence is greatest amongst people in the 20 to 40 year age group. It is called Multiple because many parts of the brain and spinal cord are affected. It is called Sclerosis which is a Greek word meaning 'hardened tissue', that interrupts signals travelling through the central nervous system.Related Questions
What is the National Multiple Sclerosis Society?
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - National Capital Chapt...Founded in 1946, the National MS Society is the largest private supporter of MS research in the world. It also provides critical programs to thousands of local families faced with MS, including education, equipment, emotional support, exercise classes, family programs, and financial assistance and hope for a cure.
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