Winter’s here, and that means millions of snow enthusiasts will head to the hills. We’re lucky to live in the Northeast, with so many opportunities for skiing, skating, snowshoeing and snowboarding. But along with all that outdoor fun comes the risk of injury. While skiing fatalities are literally about one in a million, the rate…
The following are recommendations from the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) to follow to reduce the risk of injuries and illnesses from cold-weather activity. Cold-weather injuries are classified into three categories: decreased core temperature (e.g., hypothermia), freezing injuries of the extremities (e.g., frostbite) and nonfreezing injuries of the extremities (e.g., chilblains). “Many cases of cold-related…
There are two common causes of pain on the thumb side of the wrist. The most common cause is a particular kind of tendinitis with a peculiar name: DeQuervain’s tenosynovitis. The diagnosis is largely made on the basis of history (especially of repetitive wrist motion such as crochet or lifting a newborn or remodeling a…
About Holiday Safety Many common holiday activities can cause injuries that can make any festive season anything but jolly. For example, approximately 39,700 people were treated in emergency departments for fall-related injuries during the 2010 holiday season, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In…
The shoulder joint is a ball and socket joint this allows people to move their arms in various directions that other joints cannot do. Since the shoulder has a wide range of motion it also comes with a price – the shoulder is much more susceptible to dislocations and injuries. A dislocated shoulder…
There are many things that can put you at risk for a fall, arthritis, vision problems, side effects from medication, and join pain are just a few. Prevention- Make sure… * You wear proper shoes * Avoid alcohol * You have proper lighting and do not work on slippery or wet surfaces * Remove all…
Congratulation to all the MMA fighters last night with Split Lip MMA. Dr. Talkington was the team physician and insured the safety of all the fighters. Be safe and train hard!
Ouch! My raking back! Nationwide there will be thousands of people that will end up in the emergency room over the next 4 weeks with injuries from raking leaves or shoveling snow. When you are out cleaning up your yard this fall here are some tips to keep in mind: Wear gloves to…
Plantar Fascia is a long, thin ligament that lies directly beneath the skin on the bottom of your foot. It connects the heel to the front of your foot and supports the arch of your foot. Increasing risk factors include: Between age 40-60 More frequent in women Repetitive impact (long distance running) Over weight Flat…
Normally discs function as cushions between the vertebrae in your spine. When a disc bulges, the disc extends beyond the space it should normally occupy. Typically a bulging disc is considered part of the normal aging process. Bulging discs are usually detected on an MRI. Herniated discs results when a crack in the tough outer…
