These days, more and more people are realizing the importance of physical fitness and are starting to exercise more. Unfortunately, athletes and active individuals often fall at risk of injury. Sports injuries usually affect your musculoskeletal system, significantly impacting your ability to move and enjoy a physically mobile lifestyle. Fortunately, there are ways to minimize
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Preparing for a Marathon? Why You Should See a Foot Doctor First
Anyone who attempts to run a full marathon should be aware of the risks and dangers associated with this 26-mile feat of endurance. It is very important to begin your marathon training knowing all the facts so you can choose the best approach to completing the race without injuring yourself. Nobody wants to be forced
Read MoreProper Footwear to Prevent Sports Injury
You spend hours stretching, eating right, and getting enough rest, so you would never think of using subpar or damaged equipment when engaging in your favorite activity. Whether you’re a runner, play hockey or tennis, or like to go on long hikes, proper footwear can make the difference between enjoying your favorite activity and being
Read MoreHealing from Bone Dislocation
Talk about painful – when a shoulder, elbow, finger, hip or knee becomes dislocated, it doesn’t only hurt, it immobilizes the joint where two bones normally come together. A dislocation is an injury in which the ends of your bones are forced out of their normal position. It usually occurs as the result of a
Read MoreCommon Fall Sports Injuries and How to Prevent Them
As summer comes to an end, it means going back to school and back to playing fall sports. Unfortunately, with the beginning of a new season of sports, also comes the baggage of an increased risk for sports-related injuries. According to reach and a survey done by SafeKids.org, about 1.35 million kids make trips to
Read MorePreventing Common Sports Injuries
For a lot of us, playing sports was a huge part of our childhood, and for some of us it remains a big part of our lives. Sports injuries happen, and that often means we get a turn on the bench – which is definitely not as fun as being on the field. While the
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