STUDY SHOWS INJURIES TO WEEKEND WARRIORS CAN AFFECT THEIR PERFORMANCE AS PARENTS, SPOUSES … AND EVEN AS EMPLOYEES

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STUDY SHOWS INJURIES TO WEEKEND WARRIORS CAN AFFECT THEIR PERFORMANCE AS PARENTS, SPOUSES … AND EVEN AS EMPLOYEES
Sx SportsMed.com Uncovers the Affects of Injury on The Psyche of Sports Enthusiasts Across the Country

According to a survey conducted by Sx SportsMed.com, a first-of-its-kind web site offering information, expertise and product solutions in sports medicine, 71% of people who were suffering a sports injury said they helped their kids less with their homework compared to prior to their injury. Also, 59% of people currently suffering a sports injury were more likely to report arguing with their spouse about money than before they were injured. And in the workplace… people who were suffering an injury were three times as likely to work less hours as compared to before they were injured.

The survey, which queried 236 active people across the country who were currently suffering a sports injury, was designed to uncover the affects that a sports injury has on people off the field. Some surprising results showed that there was a loss of interest in sex, and even a need for new juvenile escapes…

Those people who were currently suffering a sports injury were five times as likely to watch the WB Network as compared to before they were injured. The number one show the ‘injured were watching was Dawsons Creek.

The survey also found that nearly 78% of people who were suffering a sports injury had less sex compared to before they were injured and people who were suffering an injury were three times as likely to play video games than before they were injured.

"A sports injury for an athlete, whether a pro or someone who plays pick-up games on weekends, can be devastating," said Diane Benson, founder and CEO of Sx SportsMed.com. "What weve found from this survey is that since a sports injury has such an impact upon peoples everyday lives, injury prevention and care is that much more important."

Other interesting findings included: 67% of people who were currently suffering a sports injury said that they gambled more often than prior to their injury. Also of interest was that people who were currently suffering a sports injury were six times more likely to report not getting along with their in-laws compared to before they were injured. And oddly, people who were currently suffering a sports injury were three time as likely to lose their wallet compared to prior to their injury.

Sx SportsMed.com is a first-of-its-kind web site that offers information, expertise and product solutions in sports medicine for all active sports participants. Through its affiliation with Certified Athletic Trainers (A.T.,C.s), the men and women who work with leading professional and collegiate sports teams in the prevention and care of athletic injuries and numerous other healthcare providers, Sx brings previously unavailable access to sports medicine expertise directly to consumers.
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Diane Benson, CEO and founder of Sx SportsMed.com, is available for interview.

According to a survey of 236 injured active sports participants nationwide by Sx SportsMed.com…

Not Tonight Honey Ive Got A Cast On My Arm
Nearly 78% of people who were suffering a sports injury had less sex compared to before they were injured.

Go Ask Your Mother
71% of people who were suffering a sports injury said they helped their kids less with their homework compared to prior to their injury.

You Can Take That To The Bank
59% of people currently suffering a sports injury were more likely to report arguing with their spouse about money than before they were injured.

Sorry Boss
People who were suffering an injury were five times as likely to work less hours at work compared to before they were injured.

Must See T.V. I.
Those people who were currently suffering a sports injury were five times as likely to watch the WB Network as compared to before they were injured. The number one show the "injured" were watching was "Dawsons Creek."

Must See T.V. II.
59% of people who were currently suffering a sports injury watched more t.v. than before they were injured. A whopping 71% of people who were currently suffering a sports injury watched more late-night television than before they were injured.

Youve Got Game
People who were suffering an injury were three times as likely to play video games than before they were injured.

Ill Bet Youre Not Really Injured
67% of people who were currently suffering a sports injury said that they gambled more often than prior to their injury.

Youve Got To Take Your Aggression Out On Somebody
People who were currently suffering a sports injury were six times more likely to report not getting along with their in-laws compared to before they were injured.

I Think I Left It In The Car
People who were currently suffering a sports injury were three times as likely to lose their wallet compared to prior to their injury.

Oh God
There was a 4% decrease in people believing in God who were currently suffering an injury than before they were injured.

Happy Holidays
63% of people who were currently suffering a sports injury planned on spending less on Christmas gifts than before they were injured. They were also three times less likely to buy a gift for their boss than before they were injured.

Temper Temper
People who were currently suffering a sports injury were three times more likely to say they had a shorter temper compared to before they had the injury.

Charity Suffers
People who were currently suffering a sports injury were seven times less likely to give to charity than before they suffered the injury.

A Stressing Situation
People who were currently suffering a sports injury were five times more likely to report suffering from stress than before they suffered the injury.

Going Mental
58% of respondents agreed with the statement "Suffering an injury is more painful mentally than physically."

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