Orthopedics

Preventing Sports Injuries See All  Preventing Sports Injuries in Preventing Sports Injuries Good preventive steps: Warm up before you work out, alternate days for exercising certain muscle groups, and cool down when you're done. ...more  Stress Fractures of the Foot in Preventing Sports Injuries Stress fractures are weak spots or small cracks in the bone caused by continuous overuse. They often occur in the foot after training for basketball, running, and other sports. ...more  Sports-Related Injuries in Preventing Sports Injuries What is a contusion? A sprain? A strain? Find out more about these common sports injuries....more  Dislocations in Children in Preventing Sports Injuries A dislocation is a joint injury. It occurs when the ends of 2 connected bones come apart. Dislocations happen more often among teens. ...more  Treating a Minor Sports Injury in Preventing Sports Injuries Here's what you need to know about treating a minor sports injury such as a twisted ankle, shin splint, or strained muscle. ...more  Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper's Knee) in Preventing Sports Injuries Jumper's knee is caused by overuse of your knee joint, such as frequent jumping on hard surfaces. It's usually a sports-related injury, linked to leg muscle contraction and the force of hitting the ground. ...more  Knees Are Casualties of Women's Sports in Preventing Sports Injuries Active women are at least twice as likely to suffer serious knee injuries as men, but it's not just athletes who are at risk. ...more  Runner’s Knee in Preventing Sports Injuries Runner's knee means that you have dull pain around the front of the knee (patella). This is where the knee connects with the lower end of the thighbone (femur). ...more  Shin Splints in Preventing Sports Injuries Shin splints refers to pain and tenderness along or just behind the large bone in the lower leg (the tibia). ...more  How to Prevent Common Running Injuries in Preventing Sports Injuries Knowing about common injuries and how to prevent them can keep you on track toward achieving your fitness goals. ...more  You Can Head Off Stress Fractures in Preventing Sports Injuries A stress fracture happens when you increase the length or intensity of your workout too quickly. ...more  Dehydration in Preventing Sports Injuries Dehydration is when you don’t have enough water in your body. Learn more about this condition, including causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment. ...more  Trampoline Safety in Preventing Sports Injuries Home trampolines are popular and seem like lots of fun, but they're also dangerous. They cause thousands of injuries every year in the U.S. ...more  Heat-Related Illnesses (Heat Cramps, Heat Exhaustion, Heat Stroke) in Preventing Sports Injuries Children and teens are at greater risk for heat-related illnesses for several reasons. They adjust more slowly to changes in air temperature. They also produce more heat with activity and sweat less. ...more  Overuse Injuries in Preventing Sports Injuries Detailed information on overuse injuries in children, including jumper's knee, patellar tendonitis, little leaguers' elbow, little leaguers' shoulder, osteochondritis dissecans, Sever's disease, shin splints, Sinding-Larsen-Johansson disease, spondylolisthesis, and spondylolysis ...more  Lumbar Strain in Preventing Sports Injuries A lumbar strain is an injury to the lower back. This results in damaged tendons and muscles that spasm and feel sore. ...more  Sports Safety for Children in Preventing Sports Injuries Because they are still growing, children are more susceptible to sports injuries. Half of those injuries could be prevented with proper safety gear, safer playing environments, and established safety rules....more  All About Muscle Cramps in Preventing Sports Injuries Muscle cramps -- involuntary muscle contractions -- are common. But even though they can be quite painful, they don't cause damage. ...more  Female Teen Athletes: At Risk for Injury? in Preventing Sports Injuries Teen girls who are athletes face unique obstacles when it comes to their bodies and how well they perform. ...more