Category: sports injuries
Common Injuries Treated in Sports Medicine
June 20, 2019
Participating in organized activity or being on a sports team are healthy and fun ways to get in shape and reach your fitness goals. However, they often require training and intense exercise which carries the risk of injury. When dealing with any sports-related injury, you’ll likely be referred to a sports medicine physician. Sports medicine […]
Read moreChronic vs. Acute Sports Injuries
September 13, 2018
Did you know that sports-related injuries can be categorized into two types, acute or chronic? Chronic injuries can occur from sports with repetitive motions, such as running, cycling or swimming. Acute injuries differ from chronic, as these happen suddenly after a traumatic event, like falling or crashing into another player during sports. Learning how to […]
Read moreCommon Fall Sports Injuries
September 5, 2018
According to the National Federation of State High School Associations, just last year, nearly 8 million kids participated in sports. As football returns to our normal weekend routine this fall, so will sports-related injuries. It’s important to prepare properly for sports season, and we’ve listed a few of the common fall injuries and ways to […]
Read moreKeeping Your Child Safe in Sports
July 10, 2018
With the return of school and fall sports, now is the perfect time to discuss injuries, as well as how to keep your child safe while playing the sports they love. Play smart It’s important to let your child know that while you want them to do well and play hard, they need to try […]
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