You likely have heard the term “burnout.” Did you know burnout equates to an actual sports medicine diagnosis called overtraining syndrome? It’s true. Both professional and amateur athletes can harm their goals, their bodies and their mental health when they train too much and in the wrong ways. Thankfully, your sports medicine doctor can help […]
Sports Medicine
Rehabilitation Techniques for Faster Recovery After Sports Injuries
For many athletes, a quick recovery from an injury is a foremost goal. If an athlete stays away from the game long enough, it can have physical and psychological implications that may affect sports performance. Sports medicine is a subspecialty that focuses on the treatment of injured athletes. A sports medicine doctor can help maximize […]
Common Sports Injuries: Prevention And Treatment Strategies
Whether you are an amateur or a professional athlete, sports injuries can get in the way of your active lifestyle. Our sports medicine doctors see a wide range of overuse and acute sports injuries every day, and we understand the importance of injury prevention and effective treatment. In this blog, we will discuss common sports […]
Mental Health and Sports: A Sports Medicine Perspective
Can a sports medicine doctor help an athlete’s mental health as well as physical wellness and the ability to perform? The answer is yes! Mental health and sports are connected, and it’s vital to discuss how one impacts the other. Here is more on this important topic. Depression in Athletes Research shows that cases of […]
Common Sports Injuries: Prevention And Treatment Strategies
It’s great to be physically active and to enjoy a sport such as tennis, running or basketball. However, sports enthusiasts run the risk of injuries, many of which can sideline an individual indefinitely. Let’s discuss some common sports injuries, how you can prevent them and what treatments your sports medicine doctor may employ to get […]