Articles for Tag: "sports"

Spike in ‘Tommy John’ surgeries among young baseballers  Featured
Spike in ‘Tommy John’ surgeries among young baseballers
  • March 16, 2016
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The pitching-related elbow surgeries have tripled in recent years, and almost all the growth occurred in 17- to 20-year-olds.
Wrestlers at high risk for skin infections, study finds 
Wrestlers at high risk for skin infections, study finds
  • February 11, 2016
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Ringworm, fever blisters and cold sores are more common for athletes in this sport.
Different stretching techniques can loosen muscles, avoid injury 
Different stretching techniques can loosen muscles, avoid injury
  • January 5, 2016
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Find out which warm-ups can help you get ready for a workout.
More kids have serious cholesterol problems than ever before 
More kids have serious cholesterol problems than ever before
  • December 17, 2015
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Here are a few tips for parents on preventing this condition in their children.
Infographic: How to warm-up to avoid sports injuries  Featured
Infographic: How to warm-up to avoid sports injuries
  • December 3, 2015
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A sports medicine specialist shares quick tips to get you ready to exercise.
Safety tips for Turkey Bowl football fun 
Safety tips for Turkey Bowl football fun
  • November 25, 2015
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Don’t get sidelined due to injuries during this annual tradition.
Are you at risk for injury by only working out on weekends? 
Are you at risk for injury by only working out on weekends?
  • November 6, 2015
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A sports medicine physician provides helpful exercise tips for basketball, golf and tennis.