Overview According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 4 Americans is affected by joint pain. Out of that 25 percent, 15 million individuals suffer from severe arthritis. Moreover, half of the adults diagnosed with arthritis experience persistent pain at all times. As you can see, these numbers are terrifying, and […]
Overview Throwing injuries are very prevalent amongst athletes, especially when there are some predisposing factors (e.g., fatigue, not warming up, recent injury). The motion of throwing depends on the rotation of the shoulder joint, which is susceptible to all...
Overview Clinical massage therapy is a very effective way to help patients who suffer from chronic pain. It is also beneficial for a number of musculoskeletal injuries. Unlike regular massages, clinical massage therapy employs an array of evidence-based techniques...
Overview Every second, millions of biochemical reactions take place. These reactions serve multiple purposes, including: The synthesis of necessary compounds Breathing Energy production Metabolism For these metabolic reactions to occur, they need substrates and enzymes as mediators (e.g., vitamins,...
Overview Concussions or traumatic brain injuries affect thousands of people in the United States every single year. What makes concussions challenging to manage is their vague signs and symptoms that render the diagnosis and treatment difficult. The Centers for...
Overview Sports medicine is a large field that focuses on treating many musculoskeletal conditions. Moreover, sports medicine professionals also prepare athletes for competitions by optimizing their physical performance using the latest scientific data. Due to the variety of services...
What are the most commonly practiced orthopedic surgeries in sports medicine?
Sports medicine is designed to improve athletic performance, treat, and prevent injuries. If you are athletic, you have to rely on medicine to maintain your health and fitness. Injuries always seem to part of an athlete’s life. Orthopedic surgery is a significant part of sports medicine. These surgeries especially deal to treat musculoskeletal problems such […]
Warning Signs of Back Pain (Sports Medicine)
Overview Lower back pain is extremely prevalent in the field of sports medicine. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), approximately 80% of people experience lower back pain at some point in their lives. However, not all pain is equal, as it could indicate a much more serious problem in some […]
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 More Girls Should Be Encouraged To Join Sports
There are several clear benefits associated with physical activity for youth that include social and mental improvements, building respect for others, teamwork, and building self-confidence. Unfortunately, many girls (as do many boys) miss out on these benefits because as they get into adolescence, many of them migrate toward other interests outside of sports. School sports […]