Sports Injuries

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Ice or Heat
Ice or heat, that is the question. Some injuries need ice, others need heat. Which is appropriate for your condition? Learn about ice and heat treatments and which you should use.

Bursitis
Among the most common orthopedics problems, bursitis causes inflammation and pain around joints, tendons, and ligamanents. Find information about bursitis, and possible treatment options for bursitis including medications, cortisone injections, and more.

Running Injury
Running places extraordinary demands on an athlete's feet, legs, and entire body. Many common conditions affect runners, including tendonitis, bursitis, shin splints, ankle and Achilles problems, and more. Treatment of a running injury includes rest, anti-inflammatory mediations, physical therapy, and icing.

Tendonitis
Tendonitis is a common condition that can cause significant pain. Tendonitis occurs when there is inflammation of tendons-the point where a muscle attaches to the bone. Treatment of tendonitis may involve medication, rest, physical therapy or other modalities.

Do You Need An MRI?
Magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, has become a commonly utilized diagnostic tool in medicine and orthopedics. Many orthopedic conditions can be diagnosed with MRI. But sometimes your doctor doesn't order an MRI. Do you need an MRI?

Tendinitis
Tendinitis is a common orthopedic problem that can cause persistent pain. This condition occurs when there is inflammation of tendons-the point where a muscle attaches to the bone. Treatment of tendinitis may involve medication, rest, physical therapy or other modalities.

MRI
The MRI machine, short for magnetic resonance imaging, is used for many common orthopedic problems. The MRI uses magnetic differences of tissues to create an image inside the body. The MRI has changed the way many orthopedic problems are diagnosed.

Shin Splints
Shin splints are a common problem in runners and jumping athletes. This symptom of pain over the front of the tibia is what orthopedists call shin splints. There are several causes for shin splints and different treatments for this painful condition

Football Injuries
Football injuries are a common problem because of the nature of the sport. Prompt treatment of football injuries is important to ensure the athlete is able to return to play as soon as possible. Here you will find information about football injuries and their treatment.

Low Carb Diets
The most recent trend in dieting are the low-carb diets. While some people report excellent results on these diets, caution should be used, especially to ensure that people on a low carb diet have proper nutrition to maintain their health.

Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Information about iliotibial band syndrome, also called IT band syndrome. The iliotibial band is part of a tough muscle on the outside of the thigh and knee. Chronic irritation of the IT band on the outside of the knee can cause IT band syndrome.

Overuse Syndromes
Overuse syndromes are common orthopedic problems characterized by chronic irritation to a body part. Many forms of repetitive strain injury fall under the category of overuse syndromes.