While you may think that sports medicine doctors treat injuries of only athletes or sports professionals, they also treat any physically active person that incurs an injury or illness. With that being said, sports medicine doctors not only treat your acute illnesses and injuries such as fractures, strains, and sprains, but they can also treat…
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Exercise Safety Tips from a Sports Medicine Doctor
Exercise is essential to keep a healthy lifestyle. However, it’s not entirely risk-free. As much as there are benefits to exercising, there are also setbacks. Some of the risks associated with exercise include injury, over-exertion, and more, depending on your routine. Despite that, regular exercise can be fun, fulfilling, and a very healthy practice. The…
Myths about Sports Medicine and Injuries
It’s no secret that doing physical activities regularly has several health benefits to people of all ages, however, it can also result in accidental injuries, some of which require complicated treatments. Prevention and recovery from sports injuries are considered an ongoing issue that athletes of all ages face. If you become injured while doing physical…
When to Seek Emergency Care for a Sports Injury
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), sports injuries account for one-fifth of all ER visits every year, with teens and young adults comprising about 66 percent of these visits. If you regularly engage in physical activity, regardless of whether it is in exercise or sports, you are at a greater risk for injuries—even…
A Sports Medicine Doctor’s Top Fitness Tips
If you live and breathe exercise or sports, there’s no better person to advise you on the best ways to avoid injury and reach your potential than a sports medicine doctor. Here are some useful tips from Dr. Jack Lennox, our highly experienced sports medicine specialist here at Tri-County Orthopedics in Farmington Hills, Michigan: 1.)…
How An Athlete Can Benefit From A Sports Medicine Doctor
Athletes push their bodies to the limit to meet their performance goals. Athletes go through intense workouts and engage in heavy physical activities, which makes them prone to injury. Sports medicine aims to optimize physical performance through the prevention, rehabilitation, and treatment of sports-related disorders and injuries. Athletes stand to reap many benefits by regularly…
Sports Medicine Isn’t Just for Athletes
When you hear the term “sports medicine,” you may naturally assume it has to do with doctors treating athletes. But actually, everyone is included in this specialized orthopedic field – everyone who needs to see a doctor about a musculoskeletal issue of any kind. Whether you have an injury that is due to overuse or…
What is the Difference Between an Orthopedic Doctor and a Sports Medicine Doctor?
Orthopedic doctors and sports medicine doctors are experts in treating orthopedic injuries and conditions, but their training and specializations are slightly different. Knowing the differences can help you make a better-informed decision when choosing between them. Let’s talk about the key differences between an orthopedic doctor and a sports medicine doctor. Orthopedic Doctors An orthopedic…
Tips for Preventing Muscle Injuries in Sports
If you’re involved in sports, you’re likely aware of your increased vulnerability to injuries— namely muscle injuries. That doesn’t mean, however, that you should stop playing your favorite sport. All it takes is learning how to play safely, correctly, and efficiently. At Tri County Orthopedics in Farmington Hills in Michigan, our sports medicine specialists— apart…
From a Sports Medicine Doctor: Tips for Before and During Your Workout
Routine exercise has beneficial effects on both the mind and the body. Some you may know already, but others you may not yet realize. Sports medicine doctors highly recommend exercise because it elevates mood, improves the quality of sleep, promotes weight loss, helps control blood sugar and blood pressure levels, among many other benefits. In fact,…