Information About Sports Injuries

An acute injury is a problem that occurs following a single event. Acute refers to the immediate time period following these injuries. Often doctors refer to the fist 48 to 72 hours following an injury as the acute setting.

A sports hernia is an injury seen in athletes in a variety of sports. The sports hernia occurs when there is a weakening of the muscles of the abdominal wall. Treatment of a sports hernia may require surgery if the symptoms do not resolve with conservative treatments.

Concussions are caused by a blow to the head; this injury causes some level of impairment of brain functions. Symptoms of a concussion may include confusion, short term memory problems, and loss of consciousness.

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?

Learn about what causes a leg cramp and how to manage the pain. Leg cramps are uncomfortable and uncontrolled muscle contractions. Leg cramps are commonly called a "charley horse."

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.

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.

The pectoralis major muscle (commonly called the 'pec') is the muscle on the front of the chest. The pectoralis major muscle can rupture in activities such as bench press maneuvers, and when a patient sustains a pec rupture, surgical repair may be needed.

What separates Olympic athletes from the rest of us? We know that muscle composition varies between individuals, but can we train ourselves to have more fast-twitch or more slow-twitch muscle.

Concussions are serious injuries that require professional treatment. Knowing the signs of a concussion and the basics of treatment can help everyone who works with injured athletes.