If you’re an athlete, it’s important to get specialized medical care. You push your body to its limits while in the middle of your game. This can result in overexertion of your muscles and tendons and cause injury over time. There is also a high possibility of getting injured while on the field during a…
common sports injuries
Pediatric Fractures and Growth Plates
While a slight stumble can set an adult back weeks, children often seem to bounce back, rarely missing a beat. But just because children are usually more physically active than adults doesn’t mean their bones aren’t at risk of fractures – that’s because their bones have not yet ossified. The last part of the bone…
The Different Kinds of Bone Fractures
Bones are an important part of your musculoskeletal system, providing everything from the shape and form of your body to the support and protection of your organs – as well as allowing movement. Although your bones may be strong and flexible, they are not invincible, so they can partially or completely break. The severity of…
Can Sports Medicine Therapy Improve Performance
Whether you are an athlete, a weekend-warrior, or a fairly active person, performance is everything. An athlete’s goal is to improve their performance while reducing their chance of injury. Sports medicine physicians and other specialists in this field offer a variety of programs for performance enhancement and the promotion of a healthy lifestyle, to help…
The Most Common Sports Injuries and How to Prevent Them
If you lead an active life that includes a lot of outdoor activities such as a cycling, running, or play sports (professionally or on an amateur basis), you are likely to face some form of injury sooner or later. While the severity and specific injury can vary, the fact remains that sports injuries are quite…