Fractured Hamate Bone from Golf Golf’s association with the beautiful outdoors is one of the best things about it. There’s nothing like soaking in some glorious vitamin D while working on your swing. But if you live in an area with cold winters, golf’s outdoor nature can be one of the worst things about it…
Achilles Tendonitis from Basketball Basketball may have some of the most humble beginnings of any sport. What started as a peach basket hung in a YMCA has grown up to be one of the most popular sports in the world. Millions of people love to play basketball and even more folks enjoy viewing it. Whether…
Stress Fracture from Running Some runners, the determined bunch that they are, so thoroughly dread being diagnosed with a stress fracture that they might avoid the doctor just to avoid the bad news. With varying levels of severity, location and recovery time, stress fractures pretty much always require some time off from training. A stress…
Ankle Sprain from Running From wooded trails to suburban sidewalks, from sandy beaches to the local gym’s treadmill, unfortunately any surface can lead to an ankle sprain from running. Sure, it’s more likely to happen if you’re running on a path covered with obstacles like twigs, stones or roots. Nevertheless, poor balance, weakness or just…
Knee Pain from Cycling Cycling is sometimes thought of as a rehabilitation sport. Its low impact nature seems to promise conditioning without the threat of injury. But as with any repetitive motion, the body faces a real possibility of injury if the motions aren’t done safely. Knee pain from cycling is actually quite common, but…
Plantar Fasciitis from Running Few things are more frustrating to runners than an injury that keeps them off of their feet. Yet the fact is that 10% of runners will develop plantar fasciitis from running. Plantar fasciitis is an injury that occurs to the plantar fascia. The plantar fascia is the band of tissue that…
Iliotibial Band Syndrome Also known as IT Band Syndrome or ITBS, Iliotibial Band Syndrome is one of the most common overuse injuries from running. Symptoms include pain and possible swelling on the outside of the knee. But, there are a lot more details that go into the development, care and prevention of Iliotibial Band Syndrome….
Trigger Finger from Golf Many golfers know that they need to protect their back, their shoulders and their knees when they golf. But few players would anticipate getting trigger finger from golf, let alone any finger injury at all. However, this strange, startling little injury can show up on even the most careful and experienced golfers. Why, you…
Wrist Impaction Syndrome from Golf Wrist impaction syndrome from golf comes in many different forms, and with many names, too. You might also hear it called ulnar abutment syndrome or ulnar impaction syndrome. Both of these names are referencing the unla. The two major bones potentially involved in wrist injury. Wrist impaction syndrome tends to…
Cycling’s low-impact nature makes it the perfect sport for people prone to injury. People recovering from other injuries or older folks with sensitive bones choose it for this reason specifically. You could be 90 years old and still safely exercise by bicycling! But, like all sports, cycling involves repetitive motion, which can result in different…
