One of the most common questions that we get asked, should I use heat or ice for my pain? Typically we recommend ice for acute injuries. Injuries that have occurred within the last 72 hours should be treated with ice to reduce the pain and inflammation or swelling. Ice helps to minimize the swelling around…
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…
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…
