Participating in sports and physical activities offers numerous benefits. While sports can make you happy and fulfilled, you need to be aware of the risks that come with them. Athletes should know how to recognize the early signs of a sports injury. If you are a recreational athlete or weekend warrior, you could experience an…
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Sports Medicine for Young Athletes: Special Considerations and Care
Young athletes need sports medicine services just like adult athletes. The physical demands of sports can give way to injuries. An injured young athlete requires special care to ensure they heal completely and as quickly and safely as possible without compromising athletic performance. Sports medicine for young athletes involves special considerations and care that differ…
Sports Psychology: Mental Resilience and Injury Recovery
Being an excellent athlete is more than physical capabilities and sports techniques. An athlete’s mental state can also affect their performance. When faced with a sports injury, an athlete’s mental state can also impact their recovery. Sports psychology is a field that focuses on the mental and emotional aspects of sports performance and participation. It…
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…
Different Bursitis Hip Treatments
Bursitis hip occurs when the bursa becomes inflamed. Bursae are tiny fluid-filled sacs that cushion the structures near your joints and reduce movement friction. Bursitis commonly affects the hips of women and middle-aged individuals, which makes it difficult to move the upper torso and lower legs. It can develop because of injury, overuse, spinal abnormalities,…
What Are the Disadvantages of Knee Replacement Surgery?
Knee replacement surgery is a procedure that involves replacing the diseased or damaged knee (either partially or totally) with a prosthesis. If you have advanced knee arthritis, you may be a good candidate for the procedure. It is worth noting that, just like any type of surgery, knee replacement surgery has potential risks of complications—something…
How to Identify an ACL Injury
Each year, there are over 80,000 anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repairs performed in operating rooms across the country. ACL injuries are very common, especially in people with more active lifestyles – particularly athletes. A suspected ACL injury should be evaluated soon after the incident. Treatment for an ACL injury will depend on the severity of…
When to See a Doctor for Wrist Pain
You use your wrists while accomplishing almost every task – typing on your gadgets, driving, cooking, cleaning, and even reading a book. That is why pain in your wrist can truly interfere with living normally. Let’s talk about how to know when it is time to see a doctor for your wrist pain, and where…
When Taking Your Shirt off Becomes a Struggle
The act of putting on and taking off a shirt requires movement of the entire shoulder joint and your arm. With the shoulder joint’s range of motion, this should be easy. However, injuries to the joint or the soft tissues surrounding it can make this simple task challenging. If suddenly you are struggling to put…
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…