As an athlete, taking care of your feet is very important,because they allow you to perform almost all movements during play. The demands placed on your feet are much greater than the average person, therefore, they need extra care. A foot and ankle doctor or podiatrist can provide foot and ankle Read More
Sports Medicine
Injury Rehabilitation: A Step-by-Step Guide to Recovery
Avoiding injury all your life may be impossible. Our bodies were designed to move, and physical demands that are placed upon it can lead to overuse injuries. Then there are accidents, which are not always avoidable. What you do when you are injured can affect how quickly you recover from an Read More
Recovery Strategies for Athletes: Techniques for Muscle Repair, Rest, and Optimal Performance
Athletes push their bodies to the limits to grow stronger, healthier, and perform better than ever. A crucial part of achieving this goal is recovery. Making time for recovery allows your body to heal, repair your muscles, and rest. Without it, athletes are more likely to get injured, experience Read More
How to Choose the Right Sports Medicine Physician
Selecting the best sports medicine physician for your care is important. Sports medicine doctors can come from different backgrounds and vary in their level of expertise. Patients should take the time to learn about potential physicians before selecting one to work with to ensure they make the right Read More
WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS OF STRETCHING?
We all know that physical activity, especially regular exercise, is important in maintaining overall health and fitness. But did you know that stretching can be just as beneficial to your wellbeing? Studies show that stretching can help improve your range of motion while, at the same time, reduce Read More
How Sports Medicine Can Help Athletes Improve Their Performance
Sports medicine is a medical field that focuses on helping athletes prevent and manage injuries, as well as improving their performance. It can benefit all physically active people, from professional athletes to weekend warriors. Sports medicine physicians use various tools to help patients like you Read More
5 Common Sports Injuries and How to Fix Them
Sports injuries refer to injuries you sustain during a physical activity, whether sports, exercise, gym or a physically demanding job. Sports injuries are quite common and can result from numerous reasons, such as being hit by another player, using defective equipment, not being adequately trained, Read More
Commonly Used Sports Orthopedic Treatments
Did you know approximately 11 out of 100 Olympic athletes face injuries during contact sports like football, hockey, martial arts, etc., and non-contact sports? These statistics are enough to understand how common sports injuries are. Orthopedic sports medicine is a subspeciality of sports Read More