sports injury
Sprain vs Fracture: Is Your Bone Broken?
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If you’ve rolled your ankle or caught yourself with an outstretched arm, you may have done some Googling for symptoms of a sprain vs. fracture. But since both can cause acute pain, swelling, and bruising, it can be hard to tell whether you simply need to let it rest or if you’ll end up getting […]
Fibula Fracture: Types & Treatment
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You may recall from high school anatomy that you have two long bones in your lower leg: the tibia and the fibula. A fibula fracture is when you break the thinner of those bones that runs along the outside of your leg, the fibula. You can suffer a fibula fracture from a forceful impact, a […]
6 Ways to Treat Shoulder Bone Spurs
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Bone spurs in your shoulders are growths that form when your shoulder bones rub against each other. Spurs in the shoulders may also develop due to degenerative joint conditions like arthritis or as a result of an injury. Sometimes, these bony growths cause pain or impact movement, but not always. Depending on how shoulder bone […]
How to Heal a Hamstring Strain Fast
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Many active individuals experience hamstring injuries and want to know how to heal a hamstring strain fast. The good news is that a minor muscle strain can heal in days with proper treatment, though more severe injuries can take much longer to heal. Basic Hamstring Anatomy The hamstring muscles are a group of three muscles […]
Broken Ankle: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments
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On average, Americans take 3,000 to 4,000 steps each day. Each step looks simple from the outside, yet internally, each employs many muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bones in the hips, knees, and ankles. Disrupt any of these tissues, and you jeopardize your ability to get from place to place in your normal manner. Those who’ve […]
Loose Bodies in the Shoulder
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Loose bodies of the shoulder are small pieces of bone or cartilage that have broken off the shoulder and are floating in the shoulder joint. Loose bodies are relatively rare, but if you’ve had repeated shoulder injuries, your risk of developing loose bodies is higher. One of the most common symptoms of loose bodies in […]
How To Avoid Sports Injuries
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Consistency is the key to achieving just about any goal, including athletic goals. Because being active is an essential part of overall good health, it’s important to know how to avoid sports injuries. To avoid sports injuries: 1. Focus on Flexibility It’s hard to fit everything into our schedules. In our hurry to get it […]
Tibia Fractures: Types, Symptoms, & Treatments
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The benefits of being active are undeniable: better physical and mental health, improved sleep, and lower disease rates. For those who are regularly active or looking to increase activity levels, a broken leg can be a major setback. Our legs are made up of three main bones: the tibia, the fibula, and the femur. The […]
What Is Family Medicine?
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The medical system can sometimes feel overwhelming and impersonal, even as you sit sharing intimate information about yourself or your family members with a doctor or specialist. After medical experiences that make people feel like they’re not being truly seen or listened to by the system, many people turn to family medicine doctors instead. Family […]
Types of Fractures
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A bone fracture, commonly known as a broken bone, is a common injury that affects millions of people yearly. Most types of fractures result from falls, sports injuries, and car accidents. People who engage in certain repetitive activities or have a medical condition like osteoporosis are at increased risk for broken bones. Where the break […]