This oldest of sports injuries is now thought to involve damage to non-rejuvenating tissue. So it’s best to take care of what we are born with. It’s one of the most common injuries in sports medicine, the Achilles tendon rupture, or tear. This tendon, largest in our body, is formed from the medial and lateral …
Whether you are a major league catcher or a green-thumbed gardener, you will likely be feeling the effects of an active summer season in your knees. Over time, excessive bending and stretching can wear down the cartilage in your knees, leaving them susceptible to inflammation and arthritic pain. Certain hobbies and habits are more likely …
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PRP Therapy Can Help Your Recovery In this case, Howard was willing to share the glory with PRP therapy, the same technique that was used to good effect on Kobe Bryant and athletes in other sports, such as Tiger Woods, Alex Rodriguez and Hines Ward for sports-related injuries. While PRP has been employed for years …
With all of the emphasis on fitness, few Americans realize that sports injuries have risen dramatically in school-age children. While bumps, bruises and even broken bones have been with us forever, today athletes between the ages of 12 and 15 suffer 47% of all concussions. Most of these are preventable and predictable, according to an …
