Sport Injuries
I've come to accept that the life of a frontrunner is a hard one, that he will suffer more injuries than most men and that many of these injuries will not be accidental - Pele
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Concussions and Sports: Can We Have One Without the Other?
Whether you are a professional athlete, weekend warrior, or something in between - a sports injury is likely to occur sometime in your lifetime. But the biggest controversy in sport injuries, besides sudden death, drugs and spinal injuries is without a doubt concussions.
A concussion or traumatic brain injury (TBI) results from a blow or jolt to the head and can also result from simply a blow to the body that causes the head or brain to be jarred vigorously resulting in temporary disruption of brain function.
Previously, concussions were considered a hazard in sports, something that athletes learned to live with. But, it's now clear the repeated concussions or head injuries…
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Rebuilding and Regenerating Damaged Knees: The Future Has Arrived!
We can now refill “potholes” (and thus fix chondral defects). Someday we will be able to “repave the road” restoring larger areas of more diffuse joint cushion damage, and that means potentially curing arthritis.
What a lifetime of playing football can do to the human brain
Football isn’t just a contact sport — it’s a dangerous game of massive bodies colliding into one another. And while it may seem obvious that this sport can do extraordinary damage to brains and bodies, it’s taken far too long for the NFL, the medical community, and football fans to fully reckon with this.
When Sports Injuries Lead to Arthritis in Joints
When a physically active person like me injures a joint, especially one as crucial as a knee or ankle, one of the first thoughts, if not the first thought, is likely to be “How fast can I get back to my usual activities?” That kind of thinking, however, could set the stage for a painful chronic problem years later: post-traumatic osteoarthritis.
When treating sports injuries, does the West do it best?
As an athletic trainer who has worked with college athletes, I’ve used many Western training techniques to aid injured athletes. But during my 15 years of practice, I’ve started to wonder if many of the techniques I’ve used are truly effective.
Don’t Run a Marathon
The case against the marathon—and for people to do something better with their time—is so apparent that one really shouldn’t have to give it voice. In a world that’s just and sane, the burden of proof would fall the other way, on all the maniacs who are draining so much effort in this risky, fruitless hobby.
Eye Injuries in Youth Sports Are Surprisingly Common
Eye injuries in sports, especially youth sports, are worryingly common and often involve activities that most of us probably would not consider risky for eyes, according to a new, nationwide study of emergency room visits related to eye problems among athletes.
Giving birth can be as hard on your body as running a marathon
According to new research, giving birth can be as traumatic to a woman's body as hardcore sports like running a marathon — but doctors often don't treat it that way.
Guidelines for Young Athletes to Reduce Injuries
Children are dedicating themselves to a single sport too early and spending too much time playing it, say doctors who are seeing more children coming in with overuse injuries. Playing multiple sports leads to fewer overuse injuries, lower burnout rates and better overall athletes, experts say.
How Students' Brains Are in Danger on the Field
Recent research makes clear the drastic effects of head injuries on young athletes, and advocates are asking states and schools to do more.
In Tennis, Hip Injuries Are the New Wrist Injuries Are the New Elbow Injuries
Is the punishing power baseline style that has defined men's tennis for over a decade catching up with players?
New sports concussion mantra: 'If in doubt, sit them out'
In a sign that experts are taking sports concussions more seriously, new guidelines released today suggest that players be pulled from games even if there is only a suspicion that there’s been a head injury. Further, updated American Academy of Neurology guidelines state that an athlete shouldn’t be allowed to return to play until a specialist gives the OK.
New Steps to Help Prevent Knee Injuries in Teen Sports
A torn knee ligament is one of the most debilitating injuries that routinely hit young athletes. Now, medical researchers are deciphering why women are at much greater risk for the problem than men and how it can be prevented.
Reducing Injury Risk in Youth Sports
Few parents enroll their children in organized sports with the expectation that they will get injured. Yet children often do get hurt, and sometimes those injuries can sideline young athletes for months or an entire season and may sour them on participating in the future. The effects of sports injuries may even linger into adulthood.
The Genetics of Being Injury-Prone
Injury is a fact of life for most athletes, but some professionals—and some weekend warriors, for that matter—just seem more injury-prone than others. But what is it about their bodies that makes the bones, tendons, and ligaments so much more likely to tear or strain—bad luck, or just poor preparation?
The most dangerous high school sports, in one chart
Stacked up against football, soccer, lacrosse, and even volleyball, cheerleading falls to the bottom third of the chart. Boys' swimming and diving was the safest sport surveyed. It's about 18 times safer than football by this measurement.
The Sport of Staying Injury-Free
Sports are hugely important for children and teens’ development, health, and even academic performance. But, they are also a prime source of injury in this age group. More than 8,000 kids are treated EVERY DAY in ERs for sports and recreational injuries. So, what are the key steps to encourage a child to be active and compete, while also ensuring that they’re safe?
What Is The Risk Of Youth Sports Injuries Leading To Opioid, Heroin Abuse?
So the good news here is that right now, in the main, America does not have a problem with young athletes getting painkillers for an injury and then becoming full-blown addicts. I'm sure one reason is that athletes and their parents -- heck, children and their parents -- aware of the U.S. opioid epidemic are more careful about the use of pain pills.
Concussions and Sports: Can We Have One Without the Other?
Anybody can sustain a concussion, but those who engage in contact sports have an increased risk of repeated and serious concussions that can manifest as dementia in later life.
Sparta Science
Reduce the impact of musculoskeletal injuries with objective, reliable and actionable data that helps people Move Better.
Sports Injury Handbooks
Easy-to-follow do's and don'ts for every common sports injury and symptom -- plus the most effective strengthening, warm-up, and conditioning exercises.
SportsMD.com
SportsMD helps individuals and families who are confronting serious sports medicine issues with getting an appointment or a second opinion from a top sports medicine doctor.
STOP Sports Injuries
The comprehensive public outreach program focuses on the importance of sports safety-specifically relating to overuse and trauma injuries. The initiative not only raises awareness and provides education on injury reduction, but also highlights how playing safe and smart can enhance and extend a child's athletic career, improve teamwork, reduce obesity rates and create a lifelong love of exercise and healthy activity.
Sports Injury Bulletin
Get fit and stay fit with access to the essential injury information you need for diagnosis and rehabilitation, as well as avoiding injury in the future.
Virtual Sports Injury Clinic
We have information on over 100 sports injuries and if you are not sure what is causing your pain then why not pay a visit to our Virtual Sports Injury Therapist.
Achilles Tendon Injury Recovery Blog
AchillesBlog exists to bring together people who are recovering from Achilles Tendon injuries. You can share your injury and recovery experiences with others who are also on the same path to recovery.
CommonSportsInjuries.com
If you have recently suffered a sports injury or in search of strengthening exercises to help aid your common sports injury we will help you get back to full fitness in no time.
Dr. Pribut's Running Injuries Page
Welcome to Dr. Pribut's Running Injuries web site. While we cover a variety of sports medicine topics, running injuries are at the core of this site.
Dr.Geier
This is my personal blog. I started writing articles on this site in August 2010 as a hobby. My goal at the time was simple. I wanted to share sports medicine and wellness information in easy-to-understand language for athletes, parents, coaches and other healthcare providers. The blog would also serve as a forum where readers could share questions and ideas.
iTendonitis.com
Within this site you'll find detailed information on all known types of tendonitis including achilles tendonitis, tennis elbow, golfers elbow etc. Our guides show you how to recognize tendonitis symptoms and apply treatment to the problem.
JointPainInfo
Review information on basic joint anatomy and function, joint injuries, osteoarthritis and various causes of joint pain
Move Forward
MoveForwardPT.com is the official consumer information website of the American Physical Therapy Association.
Pulled Muscle
Pulled-muscle.com is a reference site for athletes and others interested in learning about, pulled or strained muscles, how to recovery from muscle, tendon and ligament injuries and how to prevent such injuries from reoccurring.
ShoulderSolutions.com
This web site is designed to be your complete resource for questions about how your shoulder works, and what happens when it doesn't. The information on this site has been written and reviewed by many orthopedic surgeons who specialize in sports medicine, shoulder injuries, and shoulder surgery.
Sports Concussion
To raise awareness that concussions are brain injuries and need to be taken seriously. The Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey continues to be the leading source of accurate, current information about concussion and a system of support for those navigating through the concussion recovery process.
Tennis Elbow Treatment
This resource exists to serve 2 purposes. First, to educate those suffering from Tennis Elbow (lateral epicondylitis) and provide them with an easily understood description of what it is AND what can be done about it.
Triathlon Injuries
Excellent resource for the myriad of injuries related to triathlons.
Volleyball.com
Learn about common volleyball injuries, symptoms and recovery details right here at Volleyball.Com! Your resource for up-to-date volleyball information.
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