According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, there are more than 3.5 million sports injuries in children each year. All sports carry a risk of injury and while there are steps you can take to prevent sports injuries, these common injuries still may occur. Often sports injuries in children can be treated with Rest, Ice,…
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9 Most Common Sports Injuries in Children
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Facts About Golf Injuries
There are more than 27.8 million golfers in the United States. Although golf is generally considered a safe sport with a low risk of injury, there is still a risk. Learn more about the most common types of golf injuries and how to prevent them with this helpful graphic from the American Society for Surgery…
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What’s the Difference Between a Rupture and a Tear?
Often mistakenly used interchangeably, it can be hard to differentiate between a tear or a rupture of a tendon, muscle, or ligament. However, it is important to understand that they are not the same but they do fall along a continuum of one another. Tears or ruptures to tendons, muscles or ligaments can affect virtually…