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Sports Injury

Concussions: Is Your Child Safe Playing Youth Athletics?

Richard C. Senelick, M.D. | Posted 01.04.2013 | Healthy Living
Richard C. Senelick, M.D.

Concussions in children and adolescents over 10 years of age are more likely to occur in organized sports than other activities. It is sometimes amazing that our children survive their early childhood.

Time Out

Abby Sims | Posted 07.08.2012 | Sports
Abby Sims

We see this in football all the time, particularly as teams make playoff runs or compete in the post-season. Generally there is a price to pay.

Looking Ridiculous, Giggling and Flailing on the Yoga Mat

Elizabeth Boleman-Herring | Posted 07.31.2012 | Healthy Living
Elizabeth Boleman-Herring

In matters of the heart, finance, armed conflict and whoever's currently in the seats of power, I vacillate, suffer, howl and sink. On the yoga mat, however, I take what comes, even when nothing comes, even when what comes is pretty laughable... or damned unbearable.

10 Surefire Ways To Keep Your Muscles Strong And Avoid Injury

Jordan D. Metzl, M.D. | Posted 05.30.2012 | Healthy Living
Jordan D. Metzl, M.D.

A lot of things can cause an injury, and we have a lot of body parts that can be hurt. These are my top 10 prime directives for keeping your muscles strong and avoiding injury.

Greek Mythology Isn't the Only Place to Have Achilles Problems

Dr. Josh Dines and Dr. Rock Positano | Posted 05.19.2012 | Healthy Living
Dr. Josh Dines and Dr. Rock Positano

Achilles' tendon problems aren't limited to Greek mythology. They affect thousands of athletes every year, even those at the highest level. These injuries must be treated quickly and appropriately or they can severely hinder performance.

Hockey Tragedy: High School Athlete Paralyzed During Game

The Huffington Post | Chris Greenberg | Posted 01.06.2012 | Sports

A junior varsity hockey game between Benilde-St. Margaret's High School and Wayzata High School during a holiday tournament in St. Louis Park, Minneso...

Hips Don't Lie: Countdown to the New York City Marathon

Emily Faherty | Posted 12.11.2011 | New York
Emily Faherty

I can't remember exactly when my hip started hurting. All I know is that a few days after my 18-mile run and trip to Chicago, I was having trouble walking. Walking -- not running -- just walking.

'Hero Runner' Rescues Bleeding Opponent

The Huffington Post | Laura Hibbard | Posted 11.23.2011 | Home

When a loud scream interrupted a cross country meet for a Minnesota high school, most of the runners didn't stop to investigate, Yahoo Sports reported...

Preventing And Treating Training Injuries

Natasha Hastings | Posted 11.12.2011 | Healthy Living
Natasha Hastings

I wanted to come to you guys this time around and talk about training through pain, and about ways to prevent injury while training

Making Peace With Your Injuries

Posted 09.30.2011 | Healthy Living

By Deborah Dunham for Blisstree.com I have a major frenemy in my life. And right now, we are definitely leaning more towards enemies than friends. ...

FAIL: Baseball Celebration Goes Horribly Wrong

Posted 09.06.2011 | Sports

You might say Josh Kroeger pulled a Bill Gramatica. After the New Orleans Zephyrs, a Florida Marlins Triple A affiliate, fought back to win Monday ...

Injuries Occur When Kids Are too Active in Sports

Ramon Resa, MD | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Ramon Resa, MD

I advocate for our kids to become more balanced. Stressful organized sports take away from family time, and the experience no longer remains a simple and pleasurable experience.

Bounce Back Faster from Painful Restrictions

Stefan Aschan | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Stefan Aschan

Proteolytic Enzymes is the secret to a quick bounce back from injury or to reduce chronic pain.

Ladanian Tomlinson Can Attest to the Fact that Not All Groin Pulls Are the Same

Dr. Josh Dines and Dr. Rock Positano | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Dr. Josh Dines and Dr. Rock Positano

Groin pulls are common sports injuries that can often be prevented with a regimented stretching and strengthening program. Despite appropriate conditioning, however, injuries still occur.