Within the realm of elite athletics, the relentless pursuit of perfection knows no bounds. Athletes are constantly pushing themselves to achieve unparalleled levels of skill and physical prowess. In this journey towards greatness, a transformative tool has emerged to...
Have you ever heard of an ACL injury? If you’re an athlete or enjoy physical activities, you may have already experienced or at least heard about this type of injury. Understanding the anatomy of an ACL injury can help...
Overview The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is part of the knee. It is susceptible to various injuries that cause severe pain and reduced range of motion. An ACL injury occurs when the ligament gets stretched beyond its capacity, which...
Tennis Elbow: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Overview Tennis elbow is a common injury that affects the elbow joint, leading to inflammation and pain. The scientific community refers to this condition as lateral epicondylitis, which is the result of repetitive stress. Since the lateral (i.e., outside) region of the elbow gets affected, patients mostly sense pain in that particular side. In this […]
What is Sports Medicine?
Overview In the world of fitness, athletes are always predisposed to musculoskeletal injuries, which significantly vary in severity. To make matters worse, some of these injuries become recurrent, altering the athlete’s career, and in some cases, ending it altogether. Other patients may complain of chronic pain that’s been there for months or years after inflicting […]
Why You Should Visit a Sports Medicine Specialist More Often
Athletes train hard for a win and all the glory that comes with it. Most have made their mark in the world and left many speechless for their performance. However, their win must be accompanied by regular visits to sports medicine practitioners. Some could view this as a waste of time until when they experience […]
Staying in the Game by Avoiding Sport Injuries
Sports are tons of fun, including for the fans cheering on their favorite teams. As for the players, it’s a way of showcasing their abilities and their competitiveness. However, often times, players are risking injury to their bodies. Many athletes suffer sports injuries due to neglect of proper technique or warm-up. Physicians in sports medicine […]
How to Get Rid Of Belly Fat and Enjoy Good Health
Getting rid of belly fat is by far one of the hardest things to do, especially in the later parts of life. Belly fat accumulates over time, and is often created over a lifetime of behaviors or even genetics. Excess belly fat can be dangerous as there are a number of disorders associated with belly […]
Joint Preservation and Restoration
Joint Preservation and Restoration Orthobiologics, PRP/Stem Cells, and Supplements Compared with other aging-related disease, arthritis has the greatest impact on activities of daily living with nearly double the prevalence and impact of coronary artery disease, which ranks a distant second. For those who have sustained a prior athletic injury such as a meniscus tear, […]
6 Most Common Sports Injuries
Engaging in daily sports activities such as rugby, tennis, football, hockey, cycling, skiing and snowboarding to name but a few can be so much fun. Nonetheless, active sportsmen/women are prone to different types of sports injuries. Here are the top 6 most common Sports Injuries Knee injuries Knee injuries are quite common with footballers, sprinters, dancers, swimmers, rugby […]