sports medicine
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sit Less, Move More
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Perhaps you’ve heard the phrase, “Sitting is the new smoking.” We sit while we drive or ride public transportation, in movie theaters or while watching tv, during meals and social events, and for many, while we work. According to the Surgeon General’s report, more than 60 percent of Americans do not maintain the CDC’s recommended […]
What is an orthopedic sports medicine doctor?
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Whether you’re an athlete, a weekend warrior or simply lead an active lifestyle, you will almost certainly suffer from an orthopedic injury at one point or another. A study in the Journal of Athletic Training found that while male athletes had a higher rate of acute injuries, female athletes see a higher rate of overuse […]
Ask a Sports Medicine Physician: Dr. Mark Peterson on Orthopedic Sports Medicine Treatment
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Living in the mountains in Utah – or anywhere else in the country that provides outdoor recreation and adventure – is a blessing. The chance to play outside year-round is what brings many people to Salt Lake, Park City and the surrounding area. While the benefits of this mountain lifestyle far outweigh the negatives, there […]
Climbing Foot Injuries – They’re More Common than You Might Think
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When it comes to common climbing injuries, climbers suffer primarily from upper extremity injuries. In a study published in the US National Library of Medicine at the NIH, 90% of the 357 participants who climbed regularly reported sustaining an upper extremity injury. Per the study: “Fingers (41%) were the most commonly injured, followed by the […]