Dance Injuries Are More Common Than You’d Think — Here’s How to Stay Safe
Dancing builds muscle strength and flexibility — but dancers must be careful if they want to sidestep serious injuries.
An Orthopedic Surgeon’s Guide to Preventing Skiing Injuries
Speeding down the slopes this ski season? Here’s how to reduce your risk of injury by learning how to take a tumble safely.
What Role Could Wearable Technology Play in the Future of Orthopedic Care?
With the rise of Fitbits and the Apple Watch, wearables have become a mainstay in the tech marketplace. Among their many uses is collecting reliable data on the user’s health — even for those who did not purchase their wearable device with personal fitness in mind. As the market for wearables continues to grow, so […]
Debunking the Myth of “Training Through the Pain”: Why You Shouldn’t Ignore a Sports Injury
According to the CDC, over 30 million American children and adolescents play sports today. While this high level of athletic activity is certainly a positive factor in combating the obesity epidemic and other health concerns, it also means that millions of kids are at greater risk of suffering a sports-related injury. In fact, Johns Hopkins University found that […]
Get Back Into Your Workout Routine Injury Free
As Spring approaches, we all face the daunting task of getting ourselves back into our workout routine. Orthopedic injuries often occur for the first time when suddenly changing your workout regimen or increasing your activity level. Here are some tips to make getting back into the swing of things easily and pain free. Pace yourself. The most […]
