How To Help Your Child Athlete Avoid Sports Injuries

Posted on May 22, 2007 and filed under Neck and Back, Shoulder, Foot and Ankle, Hip and Knee, Sports Medicine

Now that students are back in the classrooms, our favorite football teams will be marching out on the fields-hopefully to victory! Football can be an exciting sport both for the athlete and the spectator. Unfortunately for the athletes, there is a risk of suffering an injury. With proper education about injury prevention and training, football athletes will not have to be a bench warmer for the rest of the season! Read more

Is there anything I can do to prevent basketball injuries?

Posted on May 22, 2007 and filed under Foot and Ankle, Hip and Knee, Sports Medicine

A: Yes. Whether your son plays competitively or for recreation, basketball presents the body with unique challenges and rigors that can cause injury. It’s important to get your body in good shape before hitting those hardwood floors. Basketball injuries can be separated into two general categories: overuse injuries and traumatic injuries. Read more

Foot Pain: How To Prevent And Treat It

Posted on May 20, 2007 and filed under Foot and Ankle

Foot pain is a major source of pain and discomfort for millions of people. And while statistics are hard to pinpoint, foot pain affects all of us at some point in our lives. The reason for this is simple: Read more