Parents watch anxiously from the cold bleachers of the hockey rink as two players fight for the puck. Grainger gains control for a few seconds. Then, Simmons body checks him. Grainger goes down hard. A crescendo of opposing cheers rattles the iron rafters. Grainger’s mom watches in dismay as the medics help her son … To body check or not to body check? That’s the question circling many youth hockey teams.
Bare trees, snow, ice, and brisk air can only mean one thing it’s time to break out the cold-weather gear and head outside for winter activities. But, while the winter season creates an opportunity for frosty fun, competing and working out in the cold temperatures can leave your muscles, bones, and joints prone to injury. Snow and slush can cause strains … Stretch before winter fun
Cleaning gutters. Washing windows. Holiday decorating. These are just a few of the chores people will complete this fall while using a ladder. They also may be the reasons that orthoinfo broadcasts public-safety-announcements (PSAs) about ladder safety. Or perhaps the good people at orthoinfo want you to avoid becoming part of EHS Today’s “Idiots on Ladders” photo gallery. Caution: The … Prevent ladder injuries. Follow the “Rule of Three” and other ladder-safety tips.
Whether you play hockey or your foot slips while you’re walking across an icy driveway, stretching one of your inner thigh muscles past its normal limits can cause significant pain. Most groin pulls occur when you move your leg with a fast and forceful motion or your leg changes direction rapidly. The level of pain … Winter is a great time for groin pulls
Lunges are great cross-training exercises for almost any discipline. Forward, reverse, side, or diagonal lunge positions work to sculpt, define, and strengthen large lower body muscle groups including the gluteus maximus (glutes), hips, hamstrings, adductors, hip flexors, and quadriceps (upper) thighs. If you are a beginner or are adding lunges back into your workout routine, … Lunges and straddles help build leg strength and flexibility
During your assessment, we will work with you to develop a treatment plan that recognizes your concerns and your care preferences. Sometimes, we may need to prescribe medication in the short-term to get the pain controlled, but we will monitor your pain levels and your medications very closely. It may help to take a look … I don’t want to get addicted to painkillers. What are my options?
Good posture keeps your body balanced and your spine aligned. It allows you to hold your head high in social situations, helps prevent head and back aches and increases your shoulder strength. Whether you are standing, sitting or lying down, it’s important to maintain a proper posture. We’ve put together a few exercises to strengthen … Five easy exercises to improve your posture
We currently do not offer ImPACT concussion testing. We do treat concussions and reference the baseline ImPACT testing done by area schools, athletic trainers, and sport medicine specialists. What is ImPACT testing? ImPACT testing can be used before and after a traumatic brain injury. Each test should be administered by a trained sports medicine specialist … Does Bone & Joint offer ImPACT testing?
You fell and hit your head. But you didn’t lose consciousness. Do you have a concussion? You may. In 90 percent of concussion injuries, people do not lose consciousness. But there are physical, intellectual and emotional changes that may signal a concussion. Physical symptoms Headache Nausea Vomiting Balance Dizziness Light sensitivity Sound sensitivity Blurry or … What are the signs of concussion?
You can find relief for minor injuries using heat and cold packs. Sprains and strains feel better after cold is applied; muscle aches respond better to heat therapy. You can buy commercial products that will provide both kinds of relief. You also can make your own. For just a few dollars, you can create a … Make your own hot and cold packs
