Some days aches and pains are enough to keep you from the activities you love. It’s a catch-22 — it hurts to move but moving will help the hurt. Arthritis is the leading cause of disability for adults in America. It is widespread and encompasses a variety of diagnoses and forms. Generally speaking, arthritis describes
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Bones can be double scary in October
Bones can be double scary this month. October 20th is World Osteoporosis Day. With Halloween on the way, creepy skeletons and scary bone creatures are common, but these are not as frightening and alarming as when your own bones become thin and fragile. Weak and porous bone problems are part of a disease known as
Read MoreRepeat Injuries and Youth Sports: What Parents Should Know
As children and teenagers become more active and participate in sports, it can sometimes mean injuries, especially repeat injuries. With the surge of year-round training and competitions, these young bodies are prone to repetitive stress injuries (RSIs). “RSIs are most likely to occur in children and teens in the area of growth plates,” explained Ryan
Read MoreShould Kids Play One Sport Or Multiple Sports?
There is no easy answer to the question, “are multi-sport athletes better than single-sport athletes?” It’s a loaded question, and every athlete is different; the simple answer is – it depends. One of the biggest debates in today’s youth sports culture is whether athletes are best to specialize in one sport or try their hands
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