Category archives: Sports

Fitness Gym Accidents

You expected a fun, productive day at the gym when you suddenly find yourself injured and barely able to move. Regular physical activity is a crucial part of keeping yourself fit. However, it can sometimes result in gym injuries, especially if the facility or gym equipment isn’t well-maintained or you follow bad advice. In Canada, 35% of injuries occur during sports or fitness activities. Two-thirds of injuries among young people aged between 12 to 19 are sports-related. Between 2019 and 2020, Quebec and Ontario had the highest number of hospitalizations from sports injuries, with 6,828 sports injuries in Quebec and ... Read more

When Does Tough Coaching Cross the Line Into Abuse?

Many people put a premium on excellence in sports. Employers often favour applicants who have participated in team or individual sports in schools because they typically have more discipline and drive than those without such experience. In most cases, athletic prowess is a combination of talent and tough coaching practice. However, people are becoming aware of the potential for athlete abuse by coaches in youth sports training, particularly in injury-prone sports, such as basketball, football and gymnastics. For example, alleged abusive gymnastics coach, Elvira Saadi, has been suspended pending an investigation for being psychologically abusive. Suppose your child sustains injuries ... Read more