How To Help Your Child Athlete Avoid Sports Injuries

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

Boomeritis

Posted on May 22, 2007 and filed under Fitness, Sports Medicine

Question: “I’ve heard the term ‘boomeritis’ mentioned lately. I know this has something to do with baby boomers and sports injuries. What does ‘boomeritits’ refer to specifically?”
Answer: Boomeritis refers to sports-related injuries suffered by a growing number of the more than 80 million North American baby boomers who are refusing to slow down. They then leave themselves open to Read more