Posts Tagged ‘hand and wrist’
Preparing for a Return to Play
Returning to Play After a sports injury, it’s common for people – particularly young athletes – to want to return to play as fast as they can. But it’s important to make sure that the body has a chance to rest and fully recover after an injury, particularly a torn ACL, a break or severe…
Read MoreJammed vs. Broken Finger: How Can I Tell?
A jammed finger is an incredibly common injury, especially if you play sports. While jammed fingers may be common, they can also be extremely painful and may require medical attention. Below, you can learn how to tell if you have a jammed finger or if the injury might be more severe. X-rays are essential in…
Read MorePediatric Sports Injuries: A Guide to Care
In 2020, 54% of children aged 6-17 participated in sports activities. With such high participation rates, perhaps it’s no surprise that each year over 3.5 million children under the age of 14 receive medical treatment for athletic injuries. Pediatric sports medicine addresses the unique medical and developmental issues that need to be considered when children…
Read MoreThe Complete Guide to Trigger Finger
Is your finger stiff when you wake up? Do you hear popping or clicking when you move your finger? Is your finger stuck in a bent position and you are unable to straighten it? If so, trigger finger could be to blame. What Is Trigger Finger? Trigger finger is also known as tenosynovitis and is…
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