Postedby:Meghan E. Wiehe, PT, DPT, OCS on Aug 13, 2025
Everyone has dealt with sore, tense or cramped muscles from time to time. Regular use of self-myofascial release (SMR) techniques can improve flexibility, support recovery and keep muscles performing their best.
It is fairly common for children to experience some pain from ages 8-16 while they are growing. Sometimes this is just pain that is of no real concern and does not limit a child’s function or activity, but in some situations, this can be more of a problem. Often times children who are more active and participate in regular sport suffer the most.
PED is defined as any substance taken in non-pharmacologic doses specifically for purposes of improving sports performance. The more common ones that you hear of are anabolic steroids, testosterone, Human growth hormone, creatine, and ephedrine.
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Early sports specialization is when a young athlete chooses a single sport to practice and play exclusively. This usually occurs prior to elementary or middle school, is nearly year-round, and is an attempt to gain early skills. Read More
Although rare, splenic rupture is the most frequent cause of death due to abdominal injury in sports. It occurs most commonly from direct trauma to, or a fall onto, the left side of the lower chest wall or abdomen. Read More
Shin splints are a common exercise problem and sports injury, but what exactly does it mean? The medical term for shin splints is medial tibia stress syndrome (MTSS). The stress occurs with the inflammation of muscles, connective tissue and bone tissue along the inner shin bone (tibia). Read More
From that 1st pitch to a throw from outfield to home plate, throwing is a big part of baseball. Shoulder and elbow growth plate injuries are common in young athletes who play a high volume of games each season and throughout the year. Here are 9 tips for preventing injuries. Read More
Wrestlers use strength, agility and finesse to wrestle for victory against their opponent. In every practice and match, skin-to-skin contact between two players is inevitable. This environment of skin and sweat is a breeding pool for organisms such as bacteria, fungus, and viruses. Read More
It’s that time of year again. Time for Pre-Participation Exams (PPE) or better known as sports physicals. All young athletes’ middle school and older need to have a sports physical in order to compete in organized activity. Read More
I was asked to write this blog post because I am in the unique position of not only working at the Center for Injury Research and Policy at the hospital but also being the parent of a very active 13 year old who plays several sports. Read More
When I was a sports medicine fellow a few years ago, my program director would not allow me to use the diagnosis of “knee sprain.” He did not believe in such a vague diagnosis, and after being trained that way I do not use that term, either. Read More
