Preventing ACL Injuries During Winter Sports
As winter sports gain momentum, it's crucial to refresh our knowledge on injury prevention. In sports like skiing, hockey, and snowboarding, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are prevalent. Let's remain vigilant in our efforts to prevent injuries on the ice or snow.
Injury Prevention for Weekend Warriors
We have the privilege of treating many students, recreational and professional athletes in our clinic. Recreational athletes can be prone to injury, since they typically work during the week, and put in their longest and most intense workouts over the weekend. These sporadic and limited workouts can be strenuous on the body and leave the weekend-only athlete prone to injury. Healthcare professionals call this “Weekend Warrior Syndrome”, seeing common injuries like sprained ankles, muscle strains, shin splints, and tendonitis.
Sports Medicine for the Aging Athlete
Aging brings inevitable changes to the body. Muscle mass decreases, and range of motion narrows as time progresses. Joint problems, chronic medical conditions, and injury risks tend to rise steadily. While aging athletes will face new and potentially tough challenges, prioritizing an active lifestyle is fundamental for overall well-being and health.
ACL Sports Medicine: Spotlight on Professional Athletes' Road to Recovery
Professional sports are synonymous with intense pressure and competitiveness, driving athletes to constantly exceed their physical boundaries. However, this relentless pursuit of victory often exposes them to the risk of severe injuries, particularly concerning their joints.
