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Summer is here—a great time to play sports and enjoy the outdoors. People go cycling, head out to lakes and rivers to go canoeing and kayaking, flock to the beach to play volleyball, and do many other fun activities. There’s no doubt that summer sports are exhilarating, but it is worth keeping in mind that
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How to Care for Your Muscles and Bones
Maintaining proper care of your bones and muscles involves everything from nutrition to exercise to lifestyle. Your musculoskeletal system is very reliant on your body’s overall health, and you will do well to keep this system strong. Diet, physical activity, and other lifestyle factors all play a part in keeping your bones and muscles in
Read MoreHelpful Tips from a Sports Medicine Doctor on How to Prevent Injuries
Whether you like to dribble on the court or on the driveway, jog or run for exercise every day, or participate in any other physical activity, we never know when an injury might happen. You could suffer from an acute injury when you simply move your leg the wrong way or step off of a
Read MoreCommon Leg Injuries During Winter Sports
Winter is not just a season full of cold and gloomy days. On the contrary: With a whole new set of seasonal sports to try out, winter can also be fun and exciting. However, snow sports and ice sports have their own set of risks, especially leg injuries. Before you set out to enjoy wintertime
Read MoreWhy You Shouldn’t Ignore Shoulder Pain
It’s part of living to get occasional aches and pains. Our bodies move all day long, and sometimes, we can experience injuries or develop conditions that lead to pain. However, if the aching doesn’t get better with time or go away with the RICE (rest, icing, compression, elevation) method, you could be looking at a
Read MoreWhy Sports Medicine Is Important for Athletes
Playing at the top of your game demands lots of energy, strong muscles, and intense joint movement. However, even the best athletes can overexert or injure themselves without proper guidance, and that’s where sports medicine comes into play. Medical doctors who practice sports medicine specialize in helping athletes maintain their peak performance, whether amateur or
Read MoreBenefits to Seeing a Sports Physician
Many sporting activities push you beyond your physical limits to achieve a goal. But when you push hard enough, there’s a high risk you can get injured. Whether you’re a professional athlete who built a career around a sport or a weekend warrior just passing time, no one is immune to sports-related injuries. Why Visit
Read MoreWhat Can a Sports Medicine Physician Treat?
A sports medicine doctor treats a wide range of orthopedic injuries sustained while playing sports or engaging in moderate to strenuous physical activity. This type of injury can also happen while doing everyday activities and pulling or twisting a joint or muscle the wrong way. If you lead a fairly active lifestyle and you have
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