Football is a well-known and loved sport. Because it is a high-impact and contact sport, players are often exposed to collisions, sudden injuries, repetitive stress, and micro-trauma that can result in overuse injuries. Whether you play football as a hobby or are aspiring to be a professional football player, it is essential to learn about
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Are You Ready for Winter Sports?
For many people here in Maryland, winter sports are the highlight of their year. Whether you love skiing, ice skating, sledding, or snowboarding, wintertime fun is here! If you enjoy participating in winter sports, you’ve probably already prepared every piece of equipment you will need this season. But while you might have sharpened your skates
Read MoreWhat to Do if Your Knee Pain Is Not Getting Better
Knee pain is a relatively common occurrence, which is why people often treat it as if it were no big deal. You can develop knee pain from playing sports or from exercising, and you will likely assume it will go away on its own. After all, if the knee pain is the result of a
Read MoreWhen to see a doctor after a strain or sprain
A strain or a sprain happens when a ligament or tendon is stretched beyond its capacity. These are two of the most common orthopedic injuries and can affect the ankles, wrists, and other parts of the body. A lot of people who suffer from sprains or strains do not necessarily seek emergency treatment. However, this
Read MoreWhat Can a Sports Medicine Doctor Treat?
Are you an amateur athlete? Do you enjoy physical activities and exercise to keep yourself fit and healthy? If so, you might have already experienced a sports injury because of it. Sports medicine doctors are orthopedic specialists who work with athletes and those with musculoskeletal injuries. They are trained to address any issue that is
Read MoreWhen Is It Safe to Return to Sports After an Injury?
If sports are a big part of your life and you’ve sustained an injury, you’re probably champing at the bit to return to your sport. While each person’s injury is unique, how will you know when it is safe to return to playing sports again? Keep in mind that returning to your sport too soon
Read MoreLigament Tears
Ligaments are the tough and flexible collagenous tissue connecting most of our bones and allowing varying degrees of movement. Stressing a ligament beyond its normal range can result in a ligament tear – what is commonly called a sprain. Ligament tears are one of the most common types of injuries, usually occurring at the weight-bearing
Read MoreImportance of Feet for Sports
With 33 joints, 26 bones, and more than 100 tendons, muscles, and ligaments, no wonder the foot is susceptible to any number of injuries and many more medical conditions. And while anyone on legs relies on their feet to get them where they need to be, athletes rely on their feet for their livelihood and
Read MoreCubital Tunnel Syndrome
Cubital tunnel syndrome is a condition where the ulnar nerve is pinched or compressed on the inside of the elbow. It can cause weakness in the hand, numbness and tingling in the pinky and ring fingers, and pain in the hand and inside the elbow. The ulnar nerve goes all the way from the side
Read MoreCommon Elbow Injuries
The elbow joint works similarly to the knee, as it is a hinge joint that bends and pivots – allowing the limb to twist and rotate from the center. The elbow is a junction of three bones: the humerus, the radius, and the ulna – plus several muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Tremendous force is placed
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