Throwing and swinging sports can be a great way to build up musculoskeletal strength in your shoulders, and maybe more engaging than a routine gym workout. However, excessive high-impact, shoulder-centric athletic activity like tennis can make your shoulder susceptible to overuse injuries.
If you are a tennis player, a coach, or the parent of an...
Common Breaks to Be Aware Of
Common Breaks to Be Aware Of
Did you know that your body contains more than 200 bones? Each one serves a unique and specific purpose, and each one is unfortunately breakable. You might break a femur in a dramatic skiing accident or a collarbone clumsy tumble down the stairs. You might even break a couple of toes accidentally kicking the leg of a...
Work From Home Woes
Work-From-Home Woes
If you’re like many office workers, you may have found yourself suddenly working from home on a semi-permanent basis, completely unprepared for the long-term ramifications.
Unlike most corporate offices, your home arrangements may not include an ergonomic chair, separate keyboard tray, or even a desk in the traditional...
Winter Sports Injuries
Winter Sports Injuries
Let’s face it: Those of us who live in the Deep South don’t have many opportunities to hone our winter sports skills. When we do have the chance to ski, snowboard, ice skate, or just hang out in the snow and ice, we take advantage of the opportunity.
Of course, being less accustomed to the snow – and the sports that go...
Not your father’s joint replacement
Not your father’s joint replacements
Sixty may be the new 40, but hips and knees frequently feel their age. To ensure that those later years are more comfortable and more active, Americans are more frequently opting for joint replacement surgeries that can improve both pain and mobility. Right now, more than 7 million Americans are living with...
Gaming Injuries
Esports Injuries
When you hear the phrase “sports injuries,” you may immediately think of football, basketball and baseball injuries players sustain while competing or training. These injuries impact professionals to weekend warriors.
You may not include esports injuries in your list of ones to be aware of, but you should. People who regularly...
7 Benefits of Robotic Surgery
If you’re facing a diagnosis that may require surgery, you probably already have a short list of considerations to worry about: How soon will you need surgery? Where will you have it done? How long will your recovery be?
Perhaps the most important decision you’ll make will be the surgeon you select. In fact, choosing a skilled and...