According to a 2014 study conducted by the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, 79.3% of track and field athletes get injured. The most common injuries include stress fractures, tendinitis, muscle tears and shin splints.
After missing 5 consecutive games due to a shoulder injury in his right (throwing) shoulder, Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill has been able throw without pain according to a statement from coach Adam Gase. According to Gase, "There are a lot of factors involved and they're focused on pitch count, distance.
Ask the General Orthopedics DoctorQuestion: I am a 75-year-old tennis player and I twisted my knee while lunging for a ball last week.
The heel is a common source of foot pain; this comes as no surprise when you consider that every mile you walk puts 60 tons of stress on each foot. Read on to learn what plantar fasciitis is and how it is treated by our foot experts at Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute.
An ankle sprain, though common and painful, can be avoidable with the right precautions. Our ankle experts at Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute are committed to guiding you in preventing this injury and offer some effective ways to steer clear of ankle sprains.
Your heels can gradually develop bony growths, known as heel spurs, that can lead to persistent heel pain. The foot experts at Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute delve into the details of heel spurs, exploring symptoms, potential causes, and various treatment approaches.
When you or your loved one is injured, where should you go? Between the emergency room and orthopedic walk-in clinics, like our Urgent Care, the best place to go depends on your injury. Our sports medicine experts at Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute explain where to go and when.
There are many benefits to youth sports, but there is also a potential for injuries. Contact sports typically have a higher chance for injuries to occur, but all sports can cause injuries. Our sports medicine experts at Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute discuss common youth sports injuries and how to avoid them.
The medial collateral ligament (MCL) and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) are both ligaments in your knee. These ligaments are susceptible to tearing. Our knee experts at Palm Beach Orrthopaedic Institute discuss the difference between these two tears and possible treatment options.
Dealing with chronic pain and mobility problems from an issue with your spinal cord can be debilitating. One advanced solution is known as spine fusion. Our spine experts at Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute have more on the whys and hows of this standard spine treatment.
