A stress fracture is a small crack in the bone caused by overuse and repetitive forces. Stress fractures account for 20% of all injuries in sports medicine. Women are at an increased risk for stress fractures due to hormonal factors that influence bone density as well as hours per week spent participating [...]
Flexibility and mobility are two words that are commonly used interchangeably. If we stop to think about what the two mean, however, they are actually quite different – and it’s imperative to take note of that difference. […]
Bicycling is a fun, low impact way to move around town that improves cardiovascular fitness. More people than ever are choosing to bike for exercise or transportation. Even though the activity is low on impact, injuries can occur and are usually either traumatic or the result of overuse. [...]
Have you been experiencing chronic pain for years on end? Perhaps you’ve been in and out of physical therapy, tried injections, massage, and even surgery with minimal relief and generally a lot of frustration. Maybe you’ve even given up important and meaningful activities like picking up your toddler or going [...]
Have you ever wondered why a paper cut may be more painful than a stubbed toe or why neck pain feels worse than elbow pain? David Butler, a pain science researcher, has famously stated, “pain is a decision your brain makes.” Every person’s experience with pain and every pain experience [...]
So, you’ve done it- you’ve recovered from your injury! You’ve done the hard work, you’ve put in the time, and you are now pain-free. Maybe you’ve done some less intense workouts but still feel hesitation at the gym and haven’t completely returned to your regular workout routine. This can be [...]
Movement screens are valuable assessments of functional movements that may identify areas of tightness or weakness and can help prevent injury. While movement screens are commonly used on high-level athletes before beginning a training season, they can be beneficial to all sorts of people. There are a few types of [...]
Coming back from an injury is difficult in many respects. There is the long, physical rehabilitation, hours of exercise, and physical therapy to strengthen muscles, restore range of motion, and regain function. But there is also a psychological component to returning from an injury, which recent research shows is just [...]
As the marathon season begins to wind down, many runners have had an increase in their weekly training mileage. This uptick in mileage can lead to an increased incidence of injury or pain as the body may not be strong enough to accommodate your new routine. Proper training can help [...]
For the past couple of weeks, our Pediatric Sports Conditions series has covered the rise in pediatric and adolescent sports injuries, their causes, and possible steps to prevent or reduce these injuries. This week I’d like to summarize the best goals and objectives for addressing increased injury rates in child [...]
