Dojo Medicine

 Dojo Medicine on USAdojo.com offers articles for martial arts instructors and others with information on how to avoid and treat sports injuries that can occur when training in the martial arts.

It’s Flu Season Again.

It’s Flu Season Again. Self-Defense of a Different Nature?

With concerns about this year’s flu season and H1N1 potential we need to arm ourselves with the knowledge necessary for a safe dojo setting,...
Dr. Grant Smith

Alleviating Low Back Pain is the Goal

This article is about low back pain. Low back pain is the second most common reason for doctors’ visits outnumbered by a slim margin...
Dane Harden Doctor at the Veteran's Administration

Zazen Meditation Heals an Old Soldier

On a cold day, I sat in traditional Seiza doing zazen meditation to calm my body and mind, along with misogi purification, after washing my entire body. My...
Martial Arts Injuries: Hip Replacement

Martial Arts Injuries: Fighting Father Time

Anyone who doesn’t believe that a professional martial artist is in the same league with other high caliber athletics only has to look at...
Punch forces out Mouthguard

Protective Equipment: Mouthguards

Orofacial injuries are very common and are a result of afflictions of many types. Except in traffic accidents, fights, unfortunate incidents, occupational accidents, injuries...