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If you have sustained an injury, as long as you are not bleeding and the pain is not severe, go to an orthopedic medical center that provides trauma care. Orthopedic doctors have special training in sports medicine – a branch of medicine that largely deals with musculoskeletal injuries caused by impact. Another main factor that…
The warm, bright summer months will always motivate people to get out of their houses and engage in sports and other activities. The balmy weather turns many people from couch potatoes into physically active individuals – and this invites summertime injuries. People who are out of shape from the winter doldrums are suddenly running, swimming,…
If you’ve suffered a sports related injury, a sports medicine physician could be the solution to a speedy, effective recovery. Sports medicine isn’t just for athletes, it also offers many benefits for people who only exercise recreationally and for those who are looking to improve their overall performance and fitness level in a safe way….
Your neck is a complex structure, not only having to hold and move your head – which is quite heavy! – but also supporting the top of your spine and spinal cord. Although your neck is strong and flexible, it can be vulnerable to injury during certain activities, particularly sports such as football, hockey, and…
According to an old adage, it’s not whether you win or lose, but how you play the game. And in the long game of life, this is especially true when it comes to avoiding sports injuries.Yet, no matter how careful you are on the playing field, mishaps can and do happen often – some minor,…
