As fall sports season approaches, young athletes are eager to get back on the field, court, or course. Whether your child is playing football, soccer, volleyball, cross country, or another school sport, preparing for the season goes beyond buying new equipment. Taking steps to prevent youth sports injuries can help keep your child healthy and
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ACL Tears in Young Athletes: Early Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore
Youth sports help children and teens stay active, build confidence, and develop lifelong healthy habits. However, they also increase the risk of sports injuries, including one of the most common and serious knee injuries in young athletes—an ACL tear. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the primary ligaments that stabilizes the knee. An
Read MoreCommon Football Injuries in High School Athletes and How to Prevent Them
Football season is an exciting time for high school athletes and their families. From preseason practices to Friday night lights, players spend countless hours training and competing. Unfortunately, football is also one of the highest-risk sports for orthopedic injuries. Knowing the most common football injuries and how to prevent them can help athletes stay healthy,
Read MoreBack-to-School Sports Physical vs. Orthopedic Evaluation: What’s the Difference?
As student-athletes head back to school, one of the most common items on the preseason checklist is completing a sports physical. Many schools require this exam before a student can participate in practices or competitions, but parents need to understand what a sports physical can and cannot identify. A sports physical is designed to determine
Read MoreSummer Injuries Are on the Rise: When to Seek Orthopedic Care
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy outdoor activities, sports, vacations, and home improvement projects. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the busiest seasons for orthopedic injuries. From weekend sports and bike rides to hiking trails and backyard projects, increased activity often leads to sprains, fractures, tendon injuries, and joint pain. Knowing when to seek orthopedic
Read MoreHip, Knee, or Back Pain? How to Identify the Source of Your Pain
Pain doesn’t always start where you think it does. A hip problem may actually cause a sore knee, while lower back pain can radiate into your hips or legs. Because the joints, muscles, nerves, and spine work together, identifying the true source of your pain isn’t always straightforward. If you’re dealing with persistent hip, knee,
Read MoreWhat to Do After a Sports Injury: The First 24–48 Hours Matter
Whether you’re a student-athlete, weekend warrior, or simply enjoy staying active, a sports injury can happen when you least expect it. Twisted ankles, painful knees, shoulder injuries, or muscle strains may seem minor at first, but how you respond during the first 24 to 48 hours can make a significant difference in your recovery. At
Read MoreJoint Pain That’s Getting Worse? When It May Be Time for Advanced Treatmen
Joint pain is something many people learn to live with—but it shouldn’t be. Whether it’s aching knees after walking, stiff hips in the morning, or shoulder pain that keeps you awake at night, worsening joint pain can significantly impact your quality of life. If rest, ice, medications, or physical therapy no longer provide lasting relief,
Read MoreYouth Sports Injuries: When to Rest vs When to See a Specialist
Youth sports help children stay active, build confidence, and develop teamwork skills, but they also come with the risk of injury. From football and soccer to basketball, baseball, gymnastics, and track, young athletes place significant stress on growing muscles, bones, and joints. While some aches and soreness are a normal part of physical activity, other
Read MoreOveruse Injuries From Running, Golf, and Yard Work
Not all orthopedic injuries happen suddenly. Many develop gradually over time from repetitive movement, strain, or overuse. Activities like running, golfing, and even seasonal yard work can place repeated stress on muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joints, eventually leading to pain and injury. At Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Center (OSMC), we frequently treat patients for overuse
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