Common Hockey Injures—How Shockwave Therapy Can Help
Emergency departments in the U.S. see over 20,000 hockey-related injuries every year. Common hockey injuries can range from cuts, scrapes, and bruises to sprains, strains, and broken bones. Musculoskeletal injuries can keep a player off the ice for weeks or months, and many athletes are hesitant to turn to drugs or surgery. For patients not […]
Sports Physical Therapy and Shockwave Therapy
In 2021, 3.2 million people were treated in emergency rooms for sports-related injuries. These athletes are eager to get back to activity, and many are hesitant to go under the knife or take drugs that carry heavy side effects. Sports physical therapists have their work cut out for them. Shockwave therapy can help. With a […]
Cervical Pain in the Neck Treatment, Causes and Symptoms
Cervical pain is quite literally and figuratively a pain in the neck. Not only does it produce physical pain, but it also makes it difficult to sleep, and challenging to perform normal daily activities. The complex system of nerves, joints, bones, muscles, and other soft tissue that make up the neck and cervical spine all […]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment, Causes and Symptoms
Repetitive hand motions, wrist anatomy, and even some health problems can lead to a painful condition known as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). The carpal tunnel, located in the wrist, is a narrow passage about an inch wide that is lined with ligaments and small bones referred to as carpal bones. Identifying the early signs and […]
9 Most Common Basketball Injuries
There are many common basketball injuries that can sideline a player temporarily, or even worse, for the entire season. Some have even ended careers. From professional athletes, all the way down to players in a pick-up game and young hopefuls that might suffer college basketball injuries on their way to the pros, the game of […]
8 Most Common Golf Injuries and 6 Treatment Methods
Understanding the most common golf injuries can help those who love playing the sport prevent an injury before it ever happens, or know what the most effective treatments are for a faster recovery. From an outsider’s perspective, golf may seem like a sport that comes with little risk of injury. It is after all, a […]
Are Cortisone Injections Bad For You? (Steroid Shot)
For years, getting a steroid shot (corticosteroid) to treat pain and injuries was a common practice used by many sports physicians. However, a lot of patients are now wondering are cortisone injections bad for you? Steroid injections definitely served a useful purpose at one time, and under certain conditions, are still called for. Now, though, […]
Peripheral Neuropathy Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Peripheral Neuropathy is a disorder that can disrupt the proper functioning of the system of nerves that extend throughout the body causing pain, numbness, or tingling in the extremities. The Peripheral Nervous System (PNS), which connects the spinal cord and brain, notifies the body of physical sensations. This particular cluster of nerves serves the feet, […]
What are the Most Common Baseball Injuries?
It’s important for both amateurs and professionals to have an understanding of the most common baseball injuries to stay healthy and avoid missing games. Baseball rarely tops the list of the most dangerous sports. Aside from an occasional bench-clearing brawl, players aren’t usually tackling each other like in football or ramming opponents against the boards […]
Baker’s Cyst Symptoms, Causes, Treatment for Popliteal Cyst
A Baker’s Cyst is a fairly common condition that is also known by the more technical term, popliteal cyst. Many people are surprised to learn that knee injuries, arthritis, gout, or other issues can be the cause of the fluid-filled sacs in the back of the knee referred to as a Baker’s cyst. Having a […]