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…
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Tips for Warming-Up For An Injury-Free Workout
Warming up before engaging in physical activities is extremely important. It allows your muscles to be more flexible and prevents strain on your ligaments, tendons, and joints. Warming up is essential to achieving an injury-free workout. It helps you reach an ideal range of motion where your body can perform at its best. Learn more…
Which Sports Should Be Avoided After Knee Replacement
Your knees are no exception to the wear and tear that comes with age. The largest joint in your body (the knee) is also susceptible to overuse and trauma, which can significantly limit the activities you enjoy. One of the treatments you can explore when your knees begin to give way is knee replacement surgery….
What Is Sports Medicine?
Have you come across the term ‘sports medicine’ and wondered what that means? Sports medicine may seem like a medical subfield dedicated to professional athletes, but it’s much more than that. Let’s take a look at what sports medicine entails and how it could be of use to you. Sports Medicine Sports medicine focuses on…
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Thank you for visiting our blog. We look forward to connecting with you. Tri County Orthopedics, PC is excited to bring you the latest information about sports medicine, general orthopedics and much more. Occasionally, this blog will also be used to post updates about our practice and keep in touch with our patients. We invite…