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Common Track and Field Injuries
Although track and field does not appear directly contact-heavy or intensive, athletes are still at risk for injuries. This activity encompasses a range of repetitive events, from pole vaulting to high jump. Typically affecting the lower half of the body, injuries often result from improper form, excessive training and insufficient gear. Overuse injuries, knee issues…
What Are Whiplash Injuries?
When a powerful force causes the neck and head to quickly move back and forth, a whiplash injury can occur. Your neck oscillates rapidly in both directions, straining and extending discs, nerves and soft tissue beyond their natural range of motion. Whether you experienced this condition as a result of a car accident, fall or…
How Does Cupping Therapy Encourage Healing?
Cupping therapy has seen a recent surge in popularity among physical therapists. Professional athletes have also called attention to this treatment for its healing properties. Most prominently, Michael Phelps relying on this therapy for muscle tension relief during the 2016 Summer Olympics. Although cupping has many benefits, this type of manual therapy is not for…
Why Ankle Injuries Should Not Be Ignored
If you trip and roll your ankle, it may not seem too serious. Initially, you might experience swelling or minor discomfort but can still walk on it. You continue to go to work and exercise but while the pain may lessen, it never completely goes away. An estimated 28,000 people injure their ankle each year,…
Preventing 9 Common Baseball Injuries
Although baseball is a slower-paced activity, the sport involves repetitive movements like throwing and swinging. As a result, players can experience overuse and related injuries, starting at the youth level. If you’re on a team or are the parent of a baseball player, here’s what you should know about potential injuries. Types of Baseball Injuries…