Slide 1: date, class, name: Heat cramps
Slide 2: what heat cramps are? Heat cramps are painful, involuntary muscle spasms that usually occur during heavy exercise in hot environments * Heat cramps are muscle spasms that usually occur in the abdomen, legs, arms, back or any group because of overuse of excessive exercise * Heat cramps are the earliest symptoms of a heat-related illness. ( need to be taken care of fast because it can lead to heat exhaustion * Heat cramps occur in athletes who perform in any physical activity that takes place in heat environments * Can usually occur later throughout the activity: occur because of muscle fatigue and after fluid in the body have reached a certain level where the body suffers from dehydration * Muscle cramps can largely be avoided with adequate conditioning, acclimatization, rehydration, electrolyte replacement and appropriate dietary practices. * hot weather is important. Drink plenty of fluids and if the activity lasts a prolonged period of time, consider using sports or balanced electrolyte drinks or sports drinks. * They can Cause to athletes because of either:
-Dehydration
-poor eating choices
- low on sodium
The one person most likely to get cramps is one who is in fairly good condition but who is not used to the heat as much.
Prevention: Heat cramps can be prevented by avoiding exercise or work during the heat of the day, drinking plenty of fluids, and resting in cool or shaded areas when possible. Increase in sodium, potassium, calcium, and fluids.
Sodium: salty foods could replace sodium
Bananas are high in potassium and calcium can be found in many foods such as cheese, yogurt , milk and other dairy products
Fluids: sports drinks: