Sports Medicine

Misleading as the name may be, tennis players are not the only people to suffer from tennis elbow. The condition is most often caused by overuse of the forearm muscles using a repeated twisting motion, and these movements are common to various jobs such as carpentry or plumbing, and many daily activities such as yard […]READ MORE

Spring sports season is here, folks! And with it comes outdoor practice, the thrill of competition, and all the locker room team bonding you’ve been waiting for all winter. Unfortunately, it’s also the season for a ripe affliction known as athlete’s foot. Athlete’s foot is easily spread fungus that you can get by touching the […]READ MORE

Spring sports season is here, folks! And with it comes outdoor practice, the thrill of competition, and all the locker room team bonding you’ve been waiting for all winter. Unfortunately, it’s also the season for a ripe affliction known as athlete’s foot. Athlete’s foot is easily spread fungus that you can get by touching the […]READ MORE

As athletic trainers, parents and coaches have become more aware about the dangers of sports-related concussions, physicians are recommending that concussed athletes take care not to simply “walk off” potential brain trauma. Especially when recent studies have shown just how damaging concussions can be to an athlete’s brain. Anyone who has a head injury during […]READ MORE

A sports hernia is an injury of the inguinal area, located in the lower abdomen right above the groin, caused by repetitive twisting and turning at high speed. This type of hernia occurs mainly in people who play ice hockey, soccer, and tennis. Although the condition is known as a hernia, in many cases an […]READ MORE

Smoothies are healthy, easy to make, and can be a great source of nutrition and energy for hard-working athletes and exercisers. The good thing about preparing these thick, tasty treats is they can be as healthy as you want them to be. There is an infinite variety of healthy and delicious ingredients that can be […]READ MORE

A certified Sports Dietician, helps athletes of all abilities meet the nutritional demands of their sport, in a way that’s right for their personal metabolism and health. Those with this certification are specially trained to help athletes by counseling them on the best dietary and nutritional plans for their body type, activity level, and recovery. […]READ MORE

Protein is an essential nutrient that has important structural functions in the body. Proteins are used in the building and repair of muscle. They also help transport enzymes. Excessive protein that the body does not use is stored as fat. High protein intake can increase the amount of calcium the body excretes and can have […]READ MORE

There is no easy way to determine the fluid status of an athlete. The body loses fluid during exercise through sweat. In sports such as swimming and water polo, it can be even more difficult to assess the loss of body fluids because the activity is performed in water. Poor fluid status and/or dehydration can […]READ MORE

There is no easy way to determine the fluid status of an athlete. The body loses fluid during exercise through sweat. In sports such as swimming and water polo, it can be even more difficult to assess the loss of body fluids because the activity is performed in water. Poor fluid status and/or dehydration can […]READ MORE