No Need for Shoulder Separation Anxiety
Injuries referred to as “shoulder separations” are a common injury in athletics.1 These injuries are not of the ball and cup itself...
Are Synthetic Playing Surfaces As Safe as Natural Grass?
Synthetic playing surfaces were initially developed in the 1960’s with the reported advantages over natural surfaces of being a durable,...
Muscle Cramps — More than Just Dehydration
Muscle cramps are a debilitating and painful experience that occurs during or shortly after exercise. In the past, muscle cramps were...
Work Up the Distance Gradually to Prevent Cross Country Injuries
As we enter fall, hundreds of thousands of runners will start their cross country seasons for their high school teams. In the 2012-2013...
Hit the Trail Safely on a Bike
Mountain biking is a growing trend across the country with even an international push to increase participation. 1 There are so many...
UCL Injuries and Tommy John Surgery: Fact or Fiction
The prevalence of ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries in throwing athletes has grown substantially over the past several years,...
SLAP Tears Common and Treatable
Shoulder injuries are commonly encountered by athletes who perform frequent overhead or throwing motions such as divers, basketball...
What is a stinger?
Stingers or burners are common injuries among collision athletes, but most of these injuries are not long-lasting or serious in nature. A...
Know the Right Way to Slide and Prevent Injuries
Millions of athletes compete in baseball and softball on an annual basis, and, as with all sports, injury risk and prevention are...
Playground Safety Key for Youngest Athletes
We form some of our earliest athletic experiences on playgrounds and on the blacktop. Unfortunately, injuries occur with some frequency...