Concussions: Treatment and Prevention

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Did you know that some of the most common sports-related injuries are concussions? Every year, an estimated 1.6 to 3.8 million sports and recreation-related concussions occur in the United States. As you prepare for the school year and sports season to begin, now is a great time to discuss sports-related injuries. What are Concussions? Concussions […]

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Keeping Your Child Safe in Sports

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With the return of school and fall sports, now is the perfect time to discuss injuries, as well as how to keep your child safe while playing the sports they love. Play smart It’s important to let your child know that while you want them to do well and play hard, they need to try […]

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Everything You Need to Know About Tailbone Injuries

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If you’ve ever injured your tailbone, then you know the feeling isn’t a pleasant one. This injury can cause pain and discomfort that can often take longer to heal, with results like a bruise, dislocation, or fracture of the coccyx that need to be managed with cautious treatment. Overview of Tailbone Injuries Most tailbone injuries […]

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Youth Sports Injury Prevention Symposium at Rhodes College

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Join us July 28 as Campbell Clinic physicians host a half-day symposium focusing on injury prevention, recognition and management of injuries when they happen, and guidelines for safe return-to-sports. Topics will include common sports injuries, concussion, heat illness, injury prevention, overuse and sport specialization. This event is free-of-charge and ideal for parents, athletic directors, coaches, […]

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What is Turf Toe?

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Imagine this: You’re running down the field, swerving quickly past your opponents. You shift forward onto your foot to make your shot. That’s when you hear a pop. Turf toe involves a sprain of ligaments around the big toe joint, prohibiting up and down motions. This sprain is most common in athletes who play sports […]

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Hip Strength: Why It’s Important for Athletes

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Athletes could miss as much as six weeks from their sport with a hip injury, one that is becoming increasingly prevalent for those who play sports. Hip injuries range from muscle and bone avulsions to changes in bone structure and labral tears, which happen when fatigue and overuse occurs, or when the body is adapting […]

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Recovery: Ice baths and cryotherapy

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Consistency and commitment to the little tasks in life really do pay off. The same goes with the small steps to recovery for taking care of your body. Ice baths and cryotherapy help your body to recover and avoid injury, as cold therapy helps the small tears in muscle fibers and soreness from repetitive or […]

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How to Recover After a Race

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Spring has sprung, making it a good time to go for a run! With all of the race training going on over the next few months, it’s important to know how to properly recover after you’ve pushed your body past the finish line. Keep reading to learn a few ways to bounce back strong after […]

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How Our Foot Surgeons Diagnose and Treat Stress Fractures

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Chances are, you’ve heard of a stress fracture, and some of you may have even had one before. When the muscles become tired, typically after overuse, all of that stress that the muscles are experiencing can cause a tiny crack in the bone. Whether you’re an athlete or someone who has recently picked up running, […]

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