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Injuries that can keep Olympians from the gold
While Olympic athletes can make their sports look effortless, constant overuse of muscles and tendons can lead to big-time injuries that do more than cost them a medal, according to an orthopedic expert from Baylor College of Medicine. And the risks run through all sports—from gymnastics and distance running to swimming.
Osteoarthritis vs. Rheumatoid Arthritis: Key Differences
While they both fall under the "arthritis" umbrella and share certain similarities, these diseases have significant differences. Osteoarthritis is caused by the breakdown of cartilage that cushions your joints. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease in which your immune system attacks your body's own tissues in the joints.
Playing Sports after Knee or Hip Replacement: What to Expect
Many people who have hip replacement or knee replacement surgery are athletes, whether their sport of choice is jogging, martial arts, skiing or any other number of active pursuits.
Should children get a baseline concussion test before they start junior sports?
Concussions can occur in many different ways, but they are more likely to occur when playing fast-paced team sports like Australian football, rugby, netball, hockey and soccer.
Pickleball Injuries and How to Prevent Them
Pickleball has a reputation for being a casual sport, but it can be intense because it requires reactive and sudden movements. Many of its players are older adults, and sports injuries are common
