American Academy of Family Physicians.
American Academy of Family Physicians.
Posts tagged with ‘sports medicine’
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Shin Splints
Shin splints describe a type of pain in your shinbone (tibia). They are often caused by overuse and heal within…
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Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain, whether caused by a specific injury or not, can be treated with active rest and range-of-motion exercises as…
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Rotator Cuff Exercises
Your rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that attach the bones of your shoulder. Overusing your rotator…
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Eye Injuries in Sports
Each year, there are tens of thousands of sports-related eye injuries. Learn about the risks and common injuries, as well…
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Running: Preventing Overuse Injuries
It’s common for runners to overdo it and become injured. You may run too far or too fast. But it’s…
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Nutrition for Athletes
Nutrition for athletes is different for each athlete, his or her sport, training, and training time.
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Sore Muscles from Exercise
Exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. However, it can cause sore muscles. This is common if you…
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Bursitis of the Hip
Bursitis is the painful swelling of bursae. Bursae are fluid-filled sacs that cushion your tendons, ligaments, and muscles.
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Low Back Pain
Low back pain is common. But you can learn to prevent it or reduce the frequency of pain.
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Weight-Training and Weight-Lifting Safety
Your form is a critical part of lifting weights. Your goal should be to lift the appropriate amount of weight…
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Ankle Sprains
An ankle sprain is a stretched or torn ligament in your ankle. It is a common injury that can be…
