Lacrosse is a thrilling, fast-moving sport to both play and watch. Although the rules of the game differ between girls and boys, all athletes are prone to injuries as they...
In this fast-paced digital world, it's hard to be mindful about proper posture while moving through our daily lives. Yet over time, those hours of slumping, slouching, and scrolling can...
Soccer injuries are generally either acute or cumulative. Acute injuries are traumatic while cumulative injuries result from repetitive stress on a muscle, joint, or connective tissue trigger that can progressively...
Polly Creveling, a third-year medical student at University of Utah, was skiing through two feet of deep, fresh powder when her ski got stuck in the hard snow below. An...
When it comes to knee surgery to recovery, patience and due diligence are key鈥攅specially during the first three critical weeks that account for 70 percent of healing.
You probably don't think about your hamstrings much unless you're an athlete, but this group of three muscles is responsible for movement when we run, walk, sit, or squat.
Opioid pain medications, which are often legitimately prescribed by a physician following an injury or surgery, can quickly become addictive and turn into a dangerous drug habit for some patients...
As the temperatures drop and days become shorter, our physical and mental health can sometimes take a toll. The good news is there are different ways to be active during...
If you wake up with a finger that feels like it's locked in place, you've probably got trigger finger. This common condition makes it difficult to grip things and is...
If you are worried you have a shoulder dislocation, don't panic, but do get specialized care right away. Learn what causes a dislocated shoulder鈥攖he symptoms, treatment, and recovery.
Avid skier, Keane Horner, was hitting the slopes in Wyoming when he hit a bump that shot excruciating pain up his leg to his back. A few days later, he...
Helmets, goggles, correctly fitted equipment, water and snacks鈥攖hese are essentials as you get ready for a day on the slopes. A helmet will protect your head if you fall, and...
Roughly 80% of people will experience pain in the lower back that is significant enough to limit activity. Here's what you can do and how you can treat it.
