As lacrosse continues to grow virtually all over the country, more playing time and more players equate to more injuries in what was once considered a sport with substantially lower injuries than others such as soccer or football. US Lacrosse – the sport’s national governing body – has seen a steady climb in lacrosse players […]
Month: September 2015
What is Sever’s Disease?
Sever’s disease is a condition in the back of the heel that affects children, those particularly active in sports. The prevalence of Sever’s disease occurs during running and jumping at the age of 10 to 12 years old in males and 8 to 11 years old in females. This is a common finding in team […]
Strengthening Your Gluteal Muscles
The gluteal muscles can affect your feet and your IT band. As more coaches, trainers, and professionals are focusing on core to prevent injuries, the gluteals in particular have been emphasized. Paul, at Sand & Steel Fitness, has a nice synopsis of gluteal strengthening. Check it out here! http://www.sandandsteelfitness.com/bands-glutes/
Travel Soccer
Travel soccer is intense and parents are more focused. Parents pressure players to go back into games before they are ready all too often. Travel players are driven and dedicated to the sport, and hesitant to share pain concerns for fear of letting the coaches and the team down or missing valuable playing time. There […]
When can Cortisone Shots Become Too Much of a Good Thing?
Cortisone shots have been used by the podiatric and orthopedic community as a time honored solution for joint and tendon injuries. Cortisone shots should not be confused with anabolic steroids, which are illegal in competition and have dangerous side systemic side effects. Cortisone is a synthetic form of the glucocorticoids that are synthesized by the […]
Don’t Let this Happen to Your Achilles
Last week, Junior Galette, linebacker of the Washington Redskins, might have ended his career by rupturing his Achilles tendon. The Achilles tendon is prone to injury because it is an area that is not as vascular as other structures, making it known as a watershed area. It is also the reason why the Achilles heel […]