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22
Sep
Set, Bump, Spike, and Remember to Keep Shoulders Free of Injury During Volleyball
Volleyball involves repetitive and strenuous use of the upper extremities, and the shoulder joint is at risk for both acute and overuse injuries. The overhead motions such as serving, spiking, and blocking can place sudden and heavy strain on a number of structures around the shoulder joint. The most common shoulder injuries in volleyball players […]
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04
Sep
The Naples Tale of the Torn ACL: A Common Twist to Athletes’ Well Being
By Tyler Mosher @TMosh4UI Sep 04, 2015 A simple catch and move up field turned into another season-ending injury for a premiere athlete. The latest unlucky victim: Green Bay Packers’ wideout Jordy Nelson. After hauling in what appeared to be a routine grab and attempting to make a move to […]
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20
Aug
Supplements for Athletes: What Should I Be Taking?
Athletes are always looking for ways to be faster, stronger, or have more energy. Every day we are inundated with advertisements claiming to enhance sport performance with various pills, drinks, meal supplements, or cleanses. With so many supplementations available on the market it can be confusing and overwhelming as to what, if anything, people should […]
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28
May
27
Mar
Injuries in Softball Pitchers: Fact Versus Fiction
Softball has become an increasingly popular sport for young athletes. With the advent of Title IX, the popularity of televised collegiate softball games, and the inclusion of softball in the Olympics, the interest in the sport has exploded. Unlike in baseball, many softball teams utilize only one or two pitchers during the season. There is […]
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18
Feb
5 tips to fall-proof your home and keep seniors safe
Each year one out of every three adults aged 65 and older experiences a fall, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries among elderly adults. These shocking statistics put into perspective the importance of reducing fall hazards and keeping seniors safe. […]
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09
Dec
ACL Injury 101
Sports participation results in 70 percent of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears and the majority of these occur in 15 to 45 year olds. Approximately 70 percent of ACL injuries are noncontact injuries that occur during a sudden change in direction with a planted foot (i.e., cutting) or stopping rapidly. In the United States there […]
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16
Oct
Planning Ahead Before You Hike, Prevents Injuries
Hiking is a great way to explore the outdoors, breathe some fresh air and vary your exercise routine. But a day of hiking can turn into an unwanted adventure or trip to the emergency room if you do not plan ahead. Following a few simple rules for safety can help prevent injury: ▪ Map […]
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07
Oct
Increase Training Gradually to Stay on the Cross Country Running Path
Cross country running has many challenges, including varied terrain, hills, inclines, and uneven surfaces. A cross country runner has to adjust his/her stride length with these many variables. This challenges the athlete differently than running on a flat surface track. Cross country season begins at the start of the school year. Unless the athlete […]
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15
Sep
To Brace or Not to Brace That Is the Question
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), medial collateral ligament (MCL), and other ligament injuries of the knee can be devastating for football players and may result in significant loss of playing time and/or require surgical treatment. As player safety and injury prevention continue to be a priority, many players and parents wonder if a knee brace can […]
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03
Sep
Know the Right Way to Slide and Prevent Injuries
Millions of athletes compete in baseball and softball on an annual basis, and, as with all sports, injury risk and prevention are important concerns. One type of injury particular to these sports are injuries that occur during a slide to a base. Athletes utilize both head-first and feet-first techniques when sliding. This activity is […]
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27
Aug
What is a stinger?
Stingers or burners are common injuries among collision athletes, but most of these injuries are not long-lasting or serious in nature. A stinger, more formally known as brachial neuropraxia, results when there is injury to the vast network of nerves surrounding the neck and traveling to the shoulder, arm, and hand. These nerves are susceptible […]
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03
Jun
Anabolic Steroids: Performance Enhancing but at What Cost?
Competition is part of life and we are all programmed to strive to be successful. The temptations of winning and of becoming bigger and stronger can be quite powerful. Performance enhancing drugs, especially anabolic steroids, have become widespread, including usage by non-athletes who want to improve their physical appearance. Younger athletes see their role models using […]
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28
May
Achilles Tendon Tear Treatment Difficult
With Kobe Bryant’s return to the NBA this season after tearing his Achilles tendon last spring, there has been increased attention on this injury in basketball players. Basketball athletes are at an increased risk for Achilles tendon tears due to the demands of the sport, including repeated acceleration, change of direction and jumping.Older athletes also […]
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02
Apr
Know Your Ability and Prevent Knee Injuries on the Slopes
For over a century, downhill skiing has been at the forefront of popular, recreational winter activities. Like any other specialty sport, skiing comes with a unique set of physical demands and risks. While continuing advancements in equipment have created decreasing trends in most ski injuries, knee injuries have remained static, and in some studies, increased […]
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31
Mar
Proper Fit Important to Prevent Cycling Overuse Injuries
Cycling remains a popular sport for both recreation and competition. Many runners and other endurance athletes use cycling as a form of crosstraining and recovery from hard training sessions. However, too much of a good thing can cause injury just like any other sport. Overuse injuries, although relatively rare compared with running athletes, do […]
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13
Mar
Variety of Options for Athletic Recovery Drinks
In the quest for performance and fitness, athletes and the public often turn to recovery drinks for a boost. Research into this area has generated useful information that can guide optimal consumption of these drinks. Recovery drinks should include an adequate amount of carbohydrates to maximize recovery as well as protein. The optimal ratio […]
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26
Feb
What are Shin Splints?
Shin splints are an extremely common ailment in runners. Other common names are soleus syndrome and tibial periostitis, but the proper medical terminology is medial tibial stress syndrome. As this name suggests, this condition involves overload (stress) of the medial (inner border) part of the tibia (shin bone). This overuse condition is usually associated […]
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28
Jan
Playground Safety Key for Youngest Athletes
We form some of our earliest athletic experiences on playgrounds and on the blacktop. Unfortunately injuries occur with some frequency in these areas. The key to stopping some of the 250,000 annual playground injuries in the United States is prevention. Monkey bars, swings, and slides account for the majority of injuries, with monkey bars causing […]
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20
Jan
SLAP Tears Common and Treatable
Shoulder injuries are commonly encountered by athletes who perform frequent overhead or throwing motions such as divers, basketball players, or pitchers. One of the most common shoulder injuries is a SLAP (superior labrum anterior to posterior) tear or injury to the area that encircles the shoulder socket, and serves as the attachment site for the […]
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