Injuries Posts

Rules for exercising when you’re sick or sore

Bone & Joint Nov 28, 2016

Exercising when you’re sick or injured can slow recovery and put you at risk for more health problems. Sometimes it’s ...Read More

What’s the science behind taping and bracing?

Bone & Joint Aug 22, 2016

Taping and bracing affect the body’s balance system. Your body keeps its balance using your eyes, inner ear and nerves. ...Read More

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Stress fractures: Aches you shouldn’t ignore

Bone & Joint Aug 11, 2016

It’s normal to feel sore after exercise, but pain over a bone is probably more than your typical muscle ache. ...Read More

RICE or MICE? Treating strains and sprains

Bone & Joint May 16, 2016

RICE: rest, ice, compression, elevation. MICE: motion, ice, compression, elevation. How can two acronyms to treat a sprain or strain ...Read More

Wear sports safety gear, don’t get sidelined

Bone & Joint, Kid's Health Mar 8, 2016

Shin guards, kneepads, helmets, masks and more. If you’re wondering whether kids need to wear this gear when participating in ...Read More

Aches, injuries and pains, oh my! It’s heat vs. ice

Bone & Joint Feb 17, 2016

Treating your sore body with heat or ice takes some answers to questions: Is it a new injury? Is it ...Read More

Your 2 most common broken bone questions answered

Bone & Joint Oct 8, 2015

If you’ve ever suffered a hard hit or fall, two questions often come to mind. Is anything broke? And if ...Read More

How can I tell if my child has a broken bone?

Bone & Joint, Kid's Health Aug 13, 2015

When kids play hard, they fall hard, too. Sometimes those tumbles from the jungle gym and skateboard mishaps mean broken ...Read More

Pace yourself to prevent overuse injury

Bone & Joint Jan 27, 2015

Holding back may be tough to do when you're motivated and ready to start an exercise program or return fully to your sport after a sports injury. To prevent injury, ease into any exercise program and gradually increase activity. ...Read More