Category Archives: Sports Medicine

5 Reasons You Keep Getting Injured (And What to Do to Reduce Sports Injury Risk)

Sports Medicine, , , May 19, 2017 By Carolina Hand and Sports Medicine

I’m cool with sitting on the bench in a cast all season. Said no athlete, ever. Sometimes injury is unavoidable, thanks to the perfect combination of circumstances or an opposing player’s blunders. But that doesn’t mean you’re off the hook. Many athletes have settled into bad habits that can easily lead to a season-ending injury. … Continue reading 5 Reasons You Keep Getting Injured (And What to Do to Reduce Sports Injury Risk) →

Knee Injuries

Sports Medicine, , , March 30, 2017 By Carolina Hand and Sports Medicine

Did you know that there are four main ligaments in your knees that can be at risk for injury? Since the knee joint lacks any interlocking bones, it depends completely on these strong, fibrous connectors to stabilize the knee and facilitate movement. This makes the knees more vulnerable to injury than other joints. As any … Continue reading Knee Injuries →

Treating Sports Injuries

Sports Medicine, , November 14, 2016 By Carolina Hand and Sports Medicine

The Prevalence Of Sports Injuries Even if one is a well-trained athlete, he or she can still suffer an injury. Fortunately, the vast majority of injuries are mild and easily treatable and preventable. Warming up and stretching regularly will significantly reduce your chance of suffering an injury. You should also avoid overdoing it when you … Continue reading Treating Sports Injuries →