Quick Tips: Avoiding Fall Sports Injuries

Winding up in the emergency room isn’t the point of participating in sports and recreation.  We’re coming into the fall sports season for football, volleyball, and soccer. Wouldn’t you rather be out on the field, or the court than get treated for a nasty injury?

The Emergency Room Isn’t Fun

To avoid injury you have to think ahead, and do some planning. There are many reasons  players get hurt.  One of them is overuse, also called repetitive stress injury.  Failure to warm up and cool down is another.  Playing while in pain, and not wearing proper gear are other reasons. Continue reading “Quick Tips: Avoiding Fall Sports Injuries”

How To Avoid Overuse Injuries

WHAT IS AN OVERUSE INJURY?
An overuse injury is a chronic irritation to a body part. Other names for overuse injuries are repetitive stress injuries, and cumulative trauma injuries.  Unlike acute injuries that are caused by a single traumatic event, overuse injuries happen over time.  An overuse injury may involve tendons, bones, joints, or muscles. Continue reading “How To Avoid Overuse Injuries”