Pediatrics
Youth sports injuries can turn into chronic problems, doctors warn
Leo Anderson was in the middle of a baseball game when he threw a ball he had just caught, heard a crunch in his elbow and fell to the ground.
Dec 7, 2018
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News tagged with overuse injury
Sports medicine & Kinesiology
You can prevent sports overuse injuries
"Move it or lose it" the saying goes, but too much exercise or playing sports can lead to overuse injuries.
Jan 27, 2023
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Health
Strong 'foot core' could prevent plantar fasciitis, shin splints, and other common injuries
As your cold-weather footwear makes the seasonal migration from the back of your closet to replace summer's flip flops and bare feet, don't underestimate the benefits of padding around naked from the ankles down.
Nov 18, 2015
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Medical research
Researchers reverse muscle fibrosis from overuse injury in animals, hope for human trials
Overuse injuries—think muscle strains, tennis elbow, and rotator cuff tears—are a considerable problem in the United States, especially among young athletes. But while commonly associated with sports, overuse injuries—particularly ...
Mar 30, 2020
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Pediatrics
Strike out kids' overuse injuries this baseball season
Young baseball players are at risk for overuse injuries, but there are ways to play it safe and prevent such problems, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) says.
Apr 19, 2021
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Pediatrics
Girls suffer more overuse injuries in teen sports
A new study performed by researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center shows that when it comes to overuse injuries in high school sports, girls are at a much higher risk than boys. Overuse injuries include ...
Jun 24, 2015
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Ready to run: What are some signs of overtraining?
We're surrounded by warning signs on roads, at work, and on packaging and equipment. Your body sends warning signs too. As your race date nears, it's tempting to pull out all the stops in your training. That makes this a ...
May 26, 2023
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Pediatrics
Most parents clueless about overuse dangers to young pitchers
(HealthDay)—Before you sign your young pitcher up to play baseball in multiple leagues, familiarize yourself with guidelines that can protect them against overuse injuries.
Jul 22, 2021
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Health
Arm pain in young baseball players is common, preventable
The most in-depth survey of its kind found that arm pain is common among supposedly healthy young baseball players and nearly half have been encouraged to keep playing despite arm pain. The findings suggest that more detailed ...
Nov 6, 2014
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Pediatrics
When kids focus on one sport, overuse injuries rise
(HealthDay)—Young athletes specializing in one sport may hope it's a ticket to an athletic scholarship in college, but a new analysis suggests the practice might also doom them to overuse injuries.
Aug 22, 2018
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