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Common Baseball Injuries

While baseball may not be a contact sport, there is still a significant risk of injury at any level of… Read More

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Baseline Concussion Testing

A concussion is a type of brain injury caused by your head moving quickly and jostling your brain. Concussions are… Read More

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Common Basketball Injuries

Many people play basketball, including professional athletes, student athletes and those who play in their leisure time. As with any… Read More

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Basic Running Tips

Running is a great form of exercise and is used by many to keep in shape. Unfortunately, nearly half of those… Read More

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Common Ice Hockey Injuries

Ice hockey has many ways a player may be injured: falling into the ice or into the boards, collision with… Read More

Osteoporosis Overview

Osteoporosis Overview

Osteoporosis is a disease where bones are weak and more likely to break. It’s often not diagnosed until a bone… Read More

Common Dance Injuries and Prevention

While dance may look effortless it requires the same training and strength as other sports. This effort means dancers are… Read More

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Top 10 Blog Posts of 2022

As 2022 comes to an end, here are the top 10 blogs of the year!

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Preventing Injury While Skiing and Snowboarding

As winter sets in, many people travel to the mountains to ski and snowboard. Winter sports are popular and are… Read More

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Young Athletes Should Not Have Joint Pain

While muscle pain from training or minor injuries is common, joint pain in children is a sign that something else… Read More