With the increasing intensity of competitive sports these days, it is important to recognize the different types of heat illness, their signs and symptoms, and preventative measures that can be …
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Salter Harris Type II Fracture Salter-Harris Fractures occur when the epiphyseal plate, commonly known as a growth plate, fractures. Typically these fractures occur in children ages 10-15, this is when …
The foam roller, like traditional stretching, is a great tool for lengthening and elongating muscles. Its benefits are great for all athletes but most especially runners who often suffer from …
There are many situations that can result in a sports-related injury and being aware of these risk factors goes a long way in preventing them. A sneak peek into the …
The concept of shoulder impingement syndrome was first attributed to Charles Neer when he published a paper in 1972. However, the term shoulder impingement itself now belongs to a group …
One of the hot trends right now in the fitness world are HIIT workouts. These are great because you get the aerobic and metabolic benefits without the time and equipment …
It is widely known that that soccer is the most popular and most commonly played sport in the world, with an estimated 270 million active soccer players participating in the game …
As we progress further and further into the basketball season, one can’t ignore the prevalence of ankle injuries that occur. To me, it seems that basketball and ankle sprains go …
Jumper’s knee (patellar tendinitis) commonly occurs in athletes who are involved in jumping sports such as basketball and volleyball, but can present itself in athletes from many sports. Patients report …
Understanding how to manage hydration when the body is exposed to exercise is essential in maintaining performance. How much water should you drink a day? Daily water intake recommendations for …