Young athletes

For young athletes, sports activities are more than play. Participation in athletics improves physical fitness, coordination, and self-discipline, and gives children valuable opportunities to learn teamwork. © 2013 Thinkstock Because young athletes are still growing, they are at a greater risk for injury than adults. The consequences of overdoing a sport can include injuries that

Nutrition

Sports Nutrition Athletes who want a winning edge need the right nutrition. When you drink enough water and eat a balanced diet, your body can make energy efficiently and fuel top performance. You can make the most of your athletic talents and gain more strength, power, and endurance when you train. Base your diet on

New Florida Automobile Laws

There has recently been changes in Florida’s automobile laws.  The new law requires that accident victims must now seek medical treatment within 14 days from the accident.  You must seek treatment from an acceptable provider.  These providers include, emergency room physicians, medical physicians, dentist, nurse practitioner, and a physician’s assistant.   Chiropractor visits have been limited

Preoperative checklist for surgery

Prior to surgery there are somethings that you should plan for, so that your recovery can go smoothly. Prior to surgery: Smoking – now is the time to quit smoking.  Avoid any type of product containing nicotine. Limit your alcohol intact, you should avoid alcohol for 1-2 weeks prior to surgery. Establish a primary care

You and Your Health Insurance

There is so much talk in the media lately about health insurance.  Do you know what your current insurance plan covers?  Who are the providers on your plan? What do you do if the physician you have been seeing is no longer on your insurance plan?  What are your co-payments, deductibles and out of pocket

What is a stress fracture?

What is a stress fracture? A stress fracture occurs when your muscles become fatigued.  They are unable to absorb the added shock and the fatigued muscle transfers the overload of stress to the bone causing a tine crack called a stress fracture. What causes a stress fracture? A change, increase or intensity of activity too

Winter Sports Safety

Winter’s here, and that means millions of snow enthusiasts will head to the hills. We’re lucky to live in the Northeast, with so many opportunities for skiing, skating, snowshoeing and snowboarding. But along with all that outdoor fun comes the risk of injury. While skiing fatalities are literally about one in a million, the rate

Colder weather is coming!

The following are recommendations from the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) to follow to reduce the risk of injuries and illnesses from cold-weather activity. Cold-weather injuries are classified into three categories: decreased core temperature (e.g., hypothermia), freezing injuries of the extremities (e.g., frostbite) and nonfreezing injuries of the extremities (e.g., chilblains). “Many cases of cold-related

Thumb Pain

There are two common causes of pain on the thumb side of the wrist.  The most common cause is a particular kind of tendinitis with a peculiar name:  DeQuervain’s tenosynovitis.  The diagnosis is largely made on the basis of history (especially of repetitive wrist motion such as crochet or lifting a newborn or remodeling a

Holiday Safety

About Holiday Safety   Many common holiday activities can cause injuries that can make any festive season anything but jolly.        For example, approximately 39,700 people were treated in emergency departments for fall-related injuries during the 2010 holiday season, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and      Prevention (CDC). In

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