Young or old, we Americans love our sports – not just watching them, but also participating in them. However, some sports – whether football, golf, or any sport in between – are more physical than others, which means they pose a greater risk of injury. Here are some of the most common sports injuries, and ways you can avoid getting sidelined as a result: Sprains and Strains A sprain involves the stretching or tearing of a ligament – the fibrous tissue connecting bones and joints, while a [Read More]
Sports Medicine
The Benefits of Having On-Site Physical Therapy
If you are like most people, your wellness team is scattered all over town. Your primary care doctor, orthopedist, and physical therapist probably don’t share a building, let alone a zip code. Coordinating visits, referrals, records transfers and testing can be exhaustive and usually results in losing another precious vacation day. Plus, if there is an issue, it may take weeks to revolve, either between the doctors’ offices or with the insurance provider. While life never ceases to be hectic, [Read More]
Sports Medicine: Signs of Tendonitis You Shouldn’t Ignore
Whether you play round-robin tennis on the weekends or participate in national swim meets, you probably know someone who has been diagnosed with tendonitis. It’s a common and fairly painful condition among athletes that can slow you down or leave you on the sidelines. Tendons are strong, fiber-like bands of connective tissue that join our muscles to bone. When these tendons become swollen or inflamed, it is called tendonitis. Tendonitis is usually caused by a repetitive overuse or stressing [Read More]
