Baseball is a physically demanding sport that can put a lot of repetitive stress on the body. As a result, it is not uncommon for baseball players to experience overuse injuries as well as traumatic injuries. Some of the most common overuse orthopedic injuries in baseball include: Shoulder: The rotator cuff is a group of…
Sports Injury Treatment in Knoxville
How to Prevent Sports Injuries and Stay Healthy
Proper technique and conditioning in your sport are essential for injury prevention, but focusing on your health off the field can prepare your body to avoid and resist injuries. At ORTHOKnox orthopedic clinic, we are prepared to help treat sports injuries if you sustain one, but we are also available for consultations on injury prevention…
Returning to Sports After a Major Injury: What You Need to Know
As an athlete, you put so much effort into your fitness and constantly train your body to move and react. So when you sustain an injury while playing your sport, it is common to feel betrayed by your body. But just like you trained your body before your injury, you can strengthen it and achieve…
Sports Medicine: How Doctors Diagnose Sports Injuries
No one wants to feel a sudden burst of pain after colliding with another player on the field or live with gradual pain that constantly interrupts their game, but sports injuries happen. Any pain or stiffness that does not quickly subside should be evaluated by a physician, especially for athletes. Injuries can worsen over time,…
Common Sports Injury Myths
I remember chanting “NO PAIN, NO GAIN” before soccer matches in high school. While it got our team hyped up to play, we were actually shouting one of the most common sport’s myths and creating an environment in which athletes feel pressured to push through the pain. Spoiler alert: sports should not be painful and…
Your Sports Medicine Questions Answered by an ORTHOKnox Physical Therapist
ORTHOKnox orthopedic clinic has a dedicated team of physical therapists that are available to help you with sports injury prevention, sports injury rehabilitation, and even answer your sports medicine questions! Our physical therapists are on-site, allowing you convenient access to their sports medicine experience. They can work with you to develop sports-specific programs to decrease…