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Ankle Sprains and RICE

The most common basketball injuries are ankle sprains which can occur because of the rapid directional changes of the game along with the continual jumping and landing. While many people believe that ankle...
Posted by admin on 05/02
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Basketball Injuries

Basketball was first introduced to the world in 1891 by Dr. James Naismith, a physical education professor at the International YMCA Training School in Springfield Massachusetts. On a rainy day during a...
Posted by admin on 05/02
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Exercises to Prevent Back Injury in Golf

As with any sport, it is always better to try to prevent injuries than to try and fix an injury once it has already occurred. There are some general tips to improve your physical conditioning along with some...
Posted by admin on 04/05
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Back and Elbow Injuries in Golf

Injuries can occur in just about any stage of a golf game, but injuries commonly occur when golfers backswing. This is particularly prevalent either if the golfer is new to the game or if he or she has a very...
Posted by admin on 04/05
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Golf Injuries

Golf is a wonderful sport that has seen a huge increase in popularity in the last decade. Today there are more than 35 million golfers in the United States alone and over 16,000 golf courses, driving ranges,...
Posted by admin on 04/05
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Muscles Strains and Acute Tennis Injuries

Acute injuries occur after a sudden trauma, such as a fall or collision. These injuries are often quite serious and can involve torn ligaments that may require surgery to repair. Additionally, more minor...
Posted by admin on 02/24
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Tennis Injuries from Overuse

Overuse Injuries occur as a result of stress on the muscles, joints, and soft tissues over time. These injuries most often occur in older adults as their bodies begin to feel the wear-and-tear of age or among...
Posted by admin on 02/24
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Tennis Player Injuries

Tennis is a complex sport requiring a host of quick-moving, high intensity movements along with hand-eye coordination, and full body use. In a tennis match, a player must serve the ball, which puts pressure on...
Posted by admin on 02/24
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Injury Prevention for Football Players

Given the prevalence of injury in the sport, understanding the steps that can be taken to prevent injury is of the utmost importance.  A warm-up is a vital part of injury prevention in any sport, but is...
Posted by admin on 02/03
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Non Leg Injuries In Football Players

In addition to the common leg, knee, and ankle injuries sustained by football players, there are also several injuries that occur outside of the region - mainly in the shoulders and hips.  A hip pointer is an...
Posted by admin on 02/03
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Football Related Injuries

Football players are often large men with significant muscle mass, athletic prowess, and a need for sharp start-stop movements. The players commonly make dynamic and explosive movements causing strain on the...
Posted by admin on 01/31
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Beating Old Age with New Joints

  You are invited to attend a FREE Seminar "Beating Old Age with New Joints" You don't have to constantly feel achy, sore and creaky. Joint replacement can be a viable option to returning to an active...
Posted by admin on 01/07
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MCL Injuries from Alpine Skiing

Since the early days of skiing, knee and lower leg injuries have been an ongoing concern. Because of the high velocity and twisting, turning, and falling that occurs while skiing, injury to the tibia and...
Posted by admin on 12/26
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ACL Injuries from Alpine Skiing

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Sprains are the second most common injury for Alpine Skiers today. Approximately ten to fifteen percent of ski injuries that occur are ACL injuries-and this number may actually...
Posted by admin on 12/26
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Back Pain and Spinal Disorders

Most cases of back and neck pain resolve with minimal medical intervention. In fact we strongly recommend that you see your Primary Care Physician who can usually initiate treatment. Very few people with back...
Posted by admin on 12/19
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