Is there a difference between tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow? While both tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow are a type of tendonitis and are often caused by a sports activity, they are very different. Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is inflammation of the common extensor tendon. It effects the lateral, or outside of the elbow. It…
What is a Charley Horse really? A charley horse also known as a muscle cramp is an involuntary and forcibly contracted muscle that does not relax. A muscle cramp can be one muscle or several muscles. Just about anyone can experience a muscle cramp. However, high performance athletes, young children and older people are…
There are more young athletes participating in sports today than ever before. Young athletes require specific coaching, conditioning, and medical care. Coaches and parents have a huge responsibility in carrying and conditioning for young athletes. The need to be able to access early signs of an injury by noticing a limp or holding an arm…
