Know The Most Common Soccer Injuries
Soccer is a lively team sport that encourages children to cultivate the active habits of a healthy lifestyle. We’ve got some information about common soccer injuries to increase your...
How Is Little Leaguer’s Elbow Treated?
As sports grow in popularity and more young athletes focus on a single sport, we are seeing an increase in overuse injuries like Little Leaguer’s elbow. We explain the...
Ask Dr. Skendzel: When Can My Child Safely Begin Sports?
Fitness habits start us on the road to a healthy active lifestyle. How early should parents start encouraging children in sports? Dr. Skendzel shares his thoughts about how parents...
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Ask Dr. Skendzel: What Does New Research Tell Us About Concussion Risks?
Although concussion awareness has grown over the last few years, we are still learning about how to best evaluate concussion damage. Dr. Skendzel explains what we know and what...
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Tips For Treating Shin Splint Pain
A burning ache in your lower legs may be shin splints. We have guidelines for treating this common injury at home, and tips to help you determine when it’s...
What Are Shin Splints?
What are shin splints? Aching pain along the front of the lower leg is the telltale sign, and we explain the causes of this common injury.
Ankle Sprains: Physical Therapy Now Can Prevent Surgery Later
Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries, and are often treated at home. Summit physical therapist Teresa Werth explains how physical therapy after your first sprain may...
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Strong Hamstrings Protect Your Stride
We use our hamstring muscles every day. Hamstring injuries are common, especially among athletes involved in “sprinting” sports like basketball, soccer, and track. We explain what the hamstring is...
Risk Factors For Hamstring Injury
A soccer player’s leg slips out from under her, or a collision on the court stretches a basketball player’s leg in a quick, violent moment. Movements like these make...