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High School Sports Injuries
If you’re a high school athlete … Certain sports will make you more susceptible to certain types of sports injuries … Injuries you sustain in youth could lead to problems later in life without proper care … You must see to the treatment of any injuries and fully heal...
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How to Treat the Most Common Sports-Related Shoulder Injuries
If you suffer a sports-related shoulder injury: ...Treat most SLAP tears with rest and pain medication ...Receive injections and practice stretching for shoulder impingement under a doctor’s instructions ...Discuss injection or surgery options with your doctor for...
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When Can You Return to Sports After an ACL Injury?
If you have suffered an ACL injury: …Undergoing surgery and rehabilitation can restore the use of your knee in time.…Work toward certain goals before preparing to play again.…Work with a sports physical therapist to recover faster and prevent future injuries. When you...
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Improve Your Running Form with These 8 Tips
If you’re a runner …Learn proper form to improve performance and prevent injuries ...Check your form frequently and self-correct ...Consult with a physical therapist to improve your running form Running seems like a straightforward sport, but there’s plenty to learn...
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7 Workout Mistakes Your Physical Therapist Doesn’t Want You to Make
If you work out frequently …Ask a physical therapist about safe exercises for your athletic training …Avoid workout mistakes like skipping warmups, working out too hard, and using repetitive routines …Only work out when you are 100% well Working out is a vital part of...
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What Athletes Should Know About Tendinopathy In the Shoulder
If you suspect you have shoulder tendinopathy: …learn the difference between tendinitis and tendinosis …discuss your symptoms with a doctor …work with a physical therapist for treatment Whether you’re an elite athlete or weekend warrior, you probably have or will...
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Can Athletes Benefit from Hip Arthroscopy?
If you are an athlete experiencing chronic hip pain: …talk to your physician about a diagnosis. …ask about hip arthroscopy for treatment. …work with a sports physical therapist before and after surgery. If hip pain and surgery make you think of only the elderly, think...
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How to Prevent Shoulder Impingement as an Overhead Athlete
If you’re an athlete at risk for shoulder impingement: … Learn how overhead motions cause shoulder pain. … Use exercises to prevent impingement. … Work with a sports physical therapist. Does your sport require overhead arm motions? Many do. Whether you’re shooting...
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What Can Athletes Do About Quad Shut Down?
If you’re an athlete with quadricep activation failure: … Retrain your muscle with biofeedback treatment under a physical therapist’s supervision. … Follow a custom strengthening plan to rebuild muscle. … Exercise at home to prevent atrophy. It’s easy to take for...
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