With the Knoxville Marathon weekend occurring this month, many people will participate in runs of varying distances. Often times we run to prove something to ourselves, to achieve a health goal or to achieve a new personal record and qualify for another race. No matter the reason, it is important to be informed on recovery…
sports injuries
Football Injuries and Treatments: Get The Right Care Off the Field
IT’S FOOTBALL TIME IN TENNESSEE! Fire up your grills, spice up your favorite chili recipe, and gear up in your team’s colors! At ORTHOKnox, we are so excited to cheer on our local teams but also know that each tackle carries a risk of injury, and it is important to give injured players the best…
Youth Sports Injury Prevention
Youth Sports Injury Prevention: How to Keep Your Child on the Field You toss a soccer ball, lacrosse stick, sport bags, and various gear into the trunk of your mom van, make sure your kids are buckled up, and drive off to their first soccer and lacrosse practices of the season. After dropping them off…
Sprains vs. Strains
SPRAINS VS STRAINS You lace up your sneakers, grab your keys, and head to the greenway to start your run. Just twenty steps in, you accidentally step off the sidewalk and your ankle twists. You sprained it. Or maybe you strained it. Regardless, you are in pain and can’t run. This is a common occurrence…
How Being a Former College Athlete Helps Me Be Better Sports Medicine Physician
Sports can be major part of someone’s identity. I know it was for me. I loved several sports growing up, but baseball was always my favorite. For good or bad, it became part of my identity. I loved playing, I loved practicing, and I loved the comradery with my teammates. I loved most everything about…