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Importance Of Seeing A Sports Medicine Physician To Treat Pitcher’s Elbow

Overhand motions that put too much strain on your elbow may cause pitcher’s elbow. This type of injury is most common among ball players. This condition can cause athletes to take a break and, in severe cases, can even end their careers. If you’re suffering from pitcher’s elbow, keep reading to discover why it’s vital… 

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Benefits of Seeing a Sports Medicine Physician

Whether you are a professional athlete, a fitness enthusiast, or a weekend warrior, working with a sports medicine physician is one of the best decisions you can make for both your health and fitness/performance goals. A sports medicine physician is an orthopedic doctor with advanced training and knowledge in the diagnoses, treatment, and prevention of… 

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Common Injuries that Are Treated in Sports Medicine

Sports medicine has emerged as a dedicated medical field – not yet with its own residency after medical school, but indeed with the opportunity of a fellowship after residency is completed. This specialty addresses exercise-related injuries and every type of musculoskeletal pain, including arthritis. After all, even young athletes can suffer wear-and-tear osteoarthritis, and so… 

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Common Sports Injuries: Types, Treatments, Prevention

Being physically active or playing sports does wonders for your body. However, it also ups your risk for sports injuries. While these conditions are common for physically active individuals and athletes, they are treatable and preventable. Are you a physically active person? Here are the most common sports injuries, how they are treated, and what… 

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Knee Injuries in Young Athletes

Year-round practices, games, and competitions can make being an athlete very physically demanding, which can put players at risk of injuries. One of the most common sports injuries involves the knee due to all the running and jumping involved in nearly all sports. Your child’s dedication to sports that involve high impact and collisions may… 

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Simple Ways to Improve Bone Density and Prevent Fractures

Your bones do a lot to help you move and function and serve as protection for your internal organs. They also store minerals such as calcium and phosphorus, which they release when the body needs them for other uses. Bone strength and size is measured according to bone density. Loss of bone strength can lead… 

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What’s the Difference Between Total Shoulder Replacement and Reverse Shoulder Replacement Surgery?

A shoulder joint that has been damaged by arthritis, a fractured shoulder bone, or a severely torn rotator cuff may be restored to its normal function through shoulder replacement surgery. After healing from the surgery, you are likely to be fully free from shoulder pain and will regain your range of motion in your arm…. 

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Overview of ACL Reconstruction

An Anterior Cruciate Ligament or ACL tear is a common knee injury, particularly in very active people and athletes. It can cause pain, swelling, and instability in the knee, making many normal day-to-day activities difficult. Depending on the severity of the tear, ACL reconstruction surgery may be required to successfully repair the damage. The Anterior… 

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Treatments for Shin Splints

Overuse is one of the most common reasons why we feel pain in our bodies. Athletes are highly susceptible to overuse injuries because of how much – and how forcefully – they use their muscles, joints, and bones. Runners, in particular, are likely to experience pain in their legs. They are especially susceptible to shin… 

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Avoiding the Most Common Sports Injuries

Participating in sports is an excellent way to keep your body healthy and to maintain your vim and vigor. However, accidents are inevitable – so you have to take extra precautions to keep yourself safe and prevent injury. You can make the most of your sports performance by avoiding some of the most common sports… 

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