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…
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What’s the Difference Between a Rupture and a Tear?
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Golfer’s Elbow: What You Need to Know
What is Golfer’s Elbow? Golfer’s elbow is a common name for a medical term medial epicondylitis, a painful condition that occurs from repeated muscle contractions in the forearm that leads to inflammation and micro-tears in the tendons that attach to the medial epicondyle. The medial epicondyle is located at one end of the humerus, the…
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What is Sports Injury Training?
Sports injury training is designed to help athletes prevent injuries while they are playing their sport. Our sports medicine doctors are dedicated to helping you reduce your risk of sports-related injuries. We encourage you to follow these guidelines in order to keep yourself injury-free. Start Training Slowly Sudden changes in training duration and intensity can…