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Bones provide structure to the body, protect vital organs and store minerals such as calcium and phosphorus that are necessary for healthy functioning. Therefore, it is important to take steps to maintain good bone health throughout life. Eating foods rich in calcium, such as dairy products, green leafy vegetables, nuts, fish with edible bones (e.g.,…
Sports medicine, otherwise known as sports and exercise medicine, deals with physical fitness, prevention, and treatment of sports injuries. Sports medicine isn’t just for athletes; in fact, it can be a great resource for you if you don’t consider yourself an athlete but want to increase your physical activity. A doctor who practices sports medicine…
It’s no denying that sustaining an injury during sports or physical activity is frustrating. But what’s more frustrating is trying to figure out what type of doctor to see for your sports injury. After an injury, you may think that your regular doctor or visit to an orthopedic surgeon is your only option, but that’s not entirely…
When you think of a sports medicine doctor, you probably think of doctors that offer services to professional athletes. But, in fact, there is much more to a sports medicine doctor than serving professional or Olympic-level athletes. Anyone – professional athletes, teens involved in sports, people of any age who enjoy being active, and factory…
If you play a sport, you’ve no doubt had at least one injury in your life. It may have been as minor as a bruise or as severe as a broken bone. Sports medicine doctors are well-equipped to handle all types of sports injuries. Read on to learn about the 5 most common sports injuries…
