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What is an overuse injury? Have you had one or know someone who has? It turns out that this is a common problem and one that your sports medicine doctor can help with. What Are Overuse Injuries and Who Is at Risk for Them? Overuse injuries are a type of injury that occurs when a…
A sports medicine doctor is a medical professional who practices sports medicine – a specialty area within orthopedic medicine that is focused on the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of problems related to the musculoskeletal system. The musculoskeletal system is composed of muscles, bones, joints, ligaments, and tendons, all of which can be damaged by sports…
Few things in life are more frustrating for an athlete than getting an injury. If you’re an active person, you might feel that every day is the perfect time to train in your sport, and the mere thought of resting might sound like a horrible idea. However, the inconvenient truth is that injuries happen all…
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…
Conditions require various surgeries, and it mostly depends on the affected part of your body. For example, you need an orthopedic surgeon for knee replacement, while you need a general surgeon for appendix removal. Because a doctor’s expertise is unique to their specialty, you must select the right surgeon for your condition. Your healthcare provider…
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.)…
Your orthopedic doctor is your partner in health. It is advised that patients take an active role in their healthcare by asking questions and becoming proactive in their treatment. Usually, patients who are proactive have better health outcomes. Never has asking questions been more important than when an orthopedic doctor recommends treatment such as surgery….
If you are recuperating from an injury or surgery involving your bones or muscles, your physical therapist (PT) can help you get strong again so you can achieve a full recovery. This therapy will include various movements and noninvasive treatments that will address the injured portion of your musculoskeletal system as well as the rest…
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…
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…
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