The Dangers of Hoverboards: More than just a Hot Topic
One of the most popular gifts this past year was a “self-balancing scooter,” more commonly known as a hoverboard. Just like any vehicle or toy, hoverboards can be fun and entertaining, but some safety concerns have arisen, including the toy catching fire and injuries such as concussions, fractures, cuts, bruises, and internal organ damage. The American Association of Pediatrics (AAP) recently issued a statement on the use of safety equipment while hoverboarding, and advises
Strong Hamstrings May Prevent Injury
Hamstrings are an important muscle group in the thigh, making your knees and
hips function properly. They are heavily used in sports that involve running, jumping, squatting, kicking, and other strenuous movements. Thus, hamstring injuries occur frequently and in a wide variety of sports. In fact, a survey by NCAA found that this was the most common injury in collegiate athletes.1 Most hamstring injuries are sprains or partial tears and occur either in the muscle or at the m
