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Jobs Associated with Repetitive Motion Injuries
Whenever a task is performed repeatedly with the same muscle groups, there’s risk for a repetitive motion injury. Also known as a repetitive strain injury (RSI), this condition may arise through certain job duties such as typing or repeating the same motion with a single tool. From construction workers to computer programmers, certain roles can…
Athletic Injuries Have Increased During the Pandemic
When the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020, schools and workplaces closed across the country. As a result of these lockdowns, team sports were paused at local high schools. For about 6 months, many student athletes participated in minimal activity, meeting once a week or not at all. When restrictions started being lifted, there was…
Understanding Hip Injuries for Athletes
When most people think of hip injuries, they imagine someone elderly experiencing a fall. Yet among children and adults, hip injuries often result from physical activities that involve a greater degree of impact, running and risk of falls. If you think you’re susceptible to a hip injury, here’s what you should know. How Hip Injuries…
Neck Strain: Causes and Treatment
Neck strain happens when fibers in the muscles or tendons are stretched too far and tear. While you gradually heal over several days or weeks, you may feel varying degrees of pain throughout the process. Neck injuries can occur suddenly – often the case for athletes – or gradually, in response to poor posture. If…
How Serious Are Soft Tissue Injuries?
Soft tissue injuries occur when the body’s muscles, tendons or ligaments experience a degree of trauma. Oftentimes, these injuries happen suddenly – for instance, stepping too sharply and spraining an ankle – or may occur gradually as a result of overuse. Many people experience soft tissue injuries when they don’t let their muscles fully recover…