June 2017

As sports injuries continue to rise, especially among younger athletes, many people are turning to new ways of prevention. From strengthening programs to better athletic technology, prevention of sports injuries have risen to the top of many coaches and sports medicine professional’s priority list. One such prevention measure that is becoming more popular is that […]

Sports injuries usually are not thought of as fatal. Concussions, stress fractures, and pulled muscles are all part of the usual repertoire of common sports injuries. Many sports injuries do not even come down to life or death. Some injuries, such as concussions, could result in life-long debilitation. There is one sports injury, however, that […]

When the sun peaks out and the warm weather rolls in, we all get the itch to head outdoors. Playing sports outdoors, taking to the road for a run or bike ride, while soaking up the sun is the best part of summer. However, when the heat hits – with temperatures soaring into the high […]

We all want to be there – no heart disease, no cancer, and a longer life. Going in for your early check-up and eating healthy are important ways to achieve overall health. However, there’s more to increasing your life expectancy than physicals and nutrition. The eternal fountain of youth may be just a myth, but […]

There are many benefits to children who play sports – from team building skills to staying healthy. However, as with any physical activity, there are also risks to injury. Even with proper training and keeping a watchful eye on your child athlete, the risk of injury is higher in some sports than in others. Furthermore, […]

Knees are one of the biggest problem areas for many people. It doesn’t matter whether you run 100 miles a week or the only walking you do is into a store. Furthermore, it doesn’t matter whether you’re high school track star or heading into retirement. Knee pain can plague anyone at any age, no matter their […]

Ever noticed the neon-colored tape on the legs of some athletes? No, it’s not an athletic fashion trend. Nor is it some magical way to prevent or heal injuries. It’s called Kinesio tape, and if done correctly, it can be an excellent way to support weak muscles, joints, and tendons that are problem areas. Kinesio […]

It doesn’t matter what sport, when it comes to reporting injuries, many people decide to “suck it up” in the hopes of appearing strong. This is especially the case with teenage boys and reporting concussions. However, not only does this increase the likelihood of having long-term damaging effects, but it also increases the risk of […]