If you have an inner couch potato telling you to just kick back and watch TV this weekend, fighting against it and getting some exercise can actually increase your life expectancy (and ultimately increase how much TV you can ever watch). Exercise is almost always the best choice if you are looking for something to […]
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Sports medicine deals with the treatment and prevention of injuries related to sports and exercise. It is best for athletes to consult a sports medicine specialist so they can ensure they are getting the best treatment and can return to their active lifestyles as soon as possible. A sports medicine specialist can also help athletes
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Basketball is a fast-paced, high-intensity sport that demands a lot from your body. Whether you’re running up and down the court, jumping for rebounds, or hustling through defensive plays, your muscles and joints experience significant stress during each game. Proper recovery is essential to help reduce soreness, prevent injuries, and ensure you’re ready for the
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For athletes and sports enthusiasts alike, the thrill of the game often comes with the risk of orthopedic injuries. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a professional athlete, the journey from the field to recovery can be both challenging and rewarding. Enter sports medicine in orthopedics – a specialized field that plays a pivotal role
From Field to Recovery: The Vital Role of Sports Medicine in Orthopedics Read Post »
Baseball is a physically demanding sport that can put a lot of repetitive stress on the body. As a result, it is not uncommon for baseball players to experience overuse injuries as well as traumatic injuries. Some of the most common overuse orthopedic injuries in baseball include: Shoulder: The rotator cuff is a group of
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Proper technique and conditioning in your sport are essential for injury prevention, but focusing on your health off the field can prepare your body to avoid and resist injuries. At ORTHOKnox orthopedic clinic, we are prepared to help treat sports injuries if you sustain one, but we are also available for consultations on injury prevention
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A tear in the upper portion of the labrum where the biceps tendon attaches is known as a SLAP tear. SLAP stands for superior, labral, anterior to, posterior. A SLAP tear can result in shoulder pain, dislocations, and problems using your shoulder. It can be caused by repeated motions in sports or at work, a
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Both tennis and golfer elbow refer to elbow pain due to overuse of the arm and wrist, which can cause inflammation of the tendons surrounding the elbow. Tennis elbow involves the muscles and tendons surrounding the lateral epicondyle, or outside of the elbow, while golfer elbow affects the muscles and tendons surrounding the medial epicondyle,
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