by OrthoTexas | May 14, 2016 | Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine
Sports injuries refer to the physical stress or damage caused to any part of the body during an athletic activity or exercise. There are a number of injuries that may occur while playing sports or indulging in any form of related exercises. Some of these include...
by OrthoTexas | Dec 28, 2015 | Neck & Back, Sports Medicine
The Burner or Stinger is a nerve injury commonly found in sportspersons engaged in collision sports such a football, ice hockey, wrestling or rugby. The nerves that cause sensation as well as movement in the arms are bundled at a point between the shoulders and neck...
by OrthoTexas | Oct 6, 2015 | Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine
An orthopedic injury can be quite distressful and obstruct the normal functioning of the affected joint. Patients who have suffered an injury to the shoulder, neck, spine, knee, ankle or any other part of the musculoskeletal system need to undergo a comprehensive...
by OrthoTexas | Sep 21, 2015 | Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine
Kinesiotaping is a rehabilitative technique designed to boost the body’s natural healing process. It helps to provide support to the injured muscles and tissues, without affecting blood circulation and the joint’s range of motion. The technique uses a specialized...
by OrthoTexas | Jul 14, 2015 | Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine
Sports are a great way to maintain an active lifestyle and stay healthy. However if proper precautions and safety equipment is not used, sports can lead to various injuries. They are usually a result of overuse, not warming up or stretching before playing, improper...
