For the past couple of weeks, we have discussed the rise in pediatric and adolescent sports injuries, their causes, and possible steps to prevent or reduce these injuries. In part 3 of our Pediatric Sports Conditions series, we touched on the psychological component behind these injuries. This week I would [...]
In previous blogs in our series on pediatric sports conditions, we have discussed the rise in pediatric and adolescent sports injuries, their causes, and possible steps to prevent or reduce these injuries. This week I would like to focus a little more on the psychological component behind sports injuries in [...]
As we discussed in part one of our Pediatric Sports Condition series, many things lead to an increase in the injury rate in the pediatric and adolescent athletic population. Two categories of contributing aspects, intrinsic and extrinsic factors, were covered as well as how both of these should be kept [...]
The number of children participating in organized sports is on the rise, which has led to an increase in sports injuries across the pediatric population. In fact, the majority of sports injuries seen in emergency rooms occur in individuals under the age of 19. It is estimated that half of [...]
Given the nature of the contact sport, many players sustain injuries during soccer. Research on the NCAA soccer players showed that most injuries occurred at the very start of the season, likely due to a quick increase in performance intensity, with end-of-season injuries as a probable result of fatigue. [...]
No matter the sport, all athletes need dedication, determination, and perseverance to be successful. They need a certain level of motivation to overcome the adversity faced along the way. […]
A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) that typically occurs when someone hits their head or quickly moves their head from one direction to another, such as in the instance of a car accident. […]
As can be the case with any athlete, dancers are susceptible to a wide range of injuries. While specific types of dances put you more at risk for traumatic injuries, it’s also normal for injury to develop in less physically straining movements due to the repetitive nature of dance. [...]
In part one and part two of the Injury Prevention in Tennis series, we focused on how functional exercise and dynamic exercises help prevent injuries in tennis. We’ll close out the series with a look at the best dynamic stretches for recreational players. […]
Even if you’re not on a swim team, we all enjoy cooling off at the pool during summer. Swimming is often considered a “safe sport” due to the buoyancy of water reducing pressure on joints, but injuries may still occur if you’re not careful. […]
