Over the past decade, we have seen a significant increase in the rate of sports-related overuse injuries among children ages 12 and under. In fact, the number of ACL surgeries in girls 12 and under has increased by an astounding …
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Is it a Concussion? Would You Know What to Do?
A recent news report from the Journal of Athletic Training found many high school football players don’t know enough about the symptoms and consequences of a concussion. Concussions are serious business. They can lead to brain hemorrhage, coma and death
…Dr. Scott Smith on KVUE Discusses Spike in Adult Injuries in Teen Football Players
Dr. Scott Smith was interviewed by KVUE anchor and medical reporter, Jim Bergamo last week about adult-type injuries on the uptick in teen football players.
Why the spike?
Dr. Smith told KVUE bigger body sizes and year-round, more intense training
…Yoga for Football Players? A Great Yet Unconventional Training Tool
Dumbbell bench press; running stadium stairs; Russian twists; and… downward facing dog? These are all training exercises that football players use, including yoga. Why are they doing the ancient Indian practice? Experts say players can get some extra benefits that …
Why are Football Overuse Injuries in Teens on the Rise?
Football season is around the corner and while most of us can’t wait for it to officially start, we’re already seeing overuse injuries in teen football players. And these are the kinds that are typically seen in adults. In the
…Concussion or Neck Injury: How Do You Know the Difference?
Concussions are the most common injuries from playing football. Often, a player will report similar symptoms and it turns out it’s a neck injury. Recent research from the University at Buffalo medical faculty sought a way to distinguish between concussion
…Treating Football Sprains and Strains with R.I.C.E
Football season is around the corner! But with that comes frequently occurring injuries like strains and sprains. The very nature of football as a high-impact sport where players are constantly moving in all directions put a player at high risk.
…Return of Football Season Brings Attention to High Injury Rates and Need for Prevention
Post provided by The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
According to U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission:
– The 2009 football season saw over 1.2 million football-related injuries
– Such injuries resulted in more than $2.8 billion total medical costs …
