Preventing Falls

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

Ouch, my raking back!

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

What is Plantar Fasciitis Anyway?

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

What are shin splints anyway?

Shin splints are often referred to as pain in the lower leg.  The pain is often along the inner edge of the shinbone (tibia). There are several causes for shin splints but the most common is physical activity, usually associated with running.  Having flat feet or abnormally rigid aches, inadequate footwear, or running on hard

You Crossed the Finish Line – Congratulations

You crossed the finish line and have your first marathon complete.  Now what..  Resist the urge to plop down on the ground – your legs   will stiffen up right away if you do.  Walk around for at   least 10 minutes to bring your heart rate down safely     and avoid the risk

Shooting for the stars/It’s time for basketball

 It’s time for basketball…  Who hasn’t shot hoops once or twice in their live?    Basketball is a great sport but as all sports, it does not  come without risk of injury.  We typically see everything from ankle sprains,  jammed fingers, knee injuries to fractures.  As each      injury is different so are the

Tennis Elbow vs Golfer’s Elbow

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

Young Athletes Require Special Attention

 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

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