When a 16-year-old football player with two months of worsening back pain showed up in Dr. Thurman Alvey’s exam room, the sports medicine specialist asked about his current symptoms and […]
The Importance of Stretching to Prevent and Manage Back Pain
One hundred years ago, someone on a mission to improve their health might have strolled into their local drugstore and purchased a pack of cigarettes. Yes, you read that right […]
Recognizing the Red Flags of Back Pain in Adolescent Athletes
Back pain is common in people of all ages and genders – and especially in young people who play sports. In fact, back pain is estimated to affect between 37% […]
Bone Density is a Leading Factor in the Development of Common Overuse Injuries in Young Athletes
No pain equals no gain, right? Well, not necessarily. In adolescent and teenage athletes, there’s a chance pain, in combination with performance issues, could signal an overuse injury. An overuse […]
Setting a Foundation for Fueling Performance through Sports Nutrition
All things being equal, diet can be the x-factor that sets one athlete apart from another, both in the short term and for life. But in these days of information […]
Three Reasons Why Physical Exams Are Crucial After Foot/Ankle Injuries
A fourth of all athletic injuries relate to the foot and ankle, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons tells us. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Andrew Wohler agrees, naming sprained ankles, ruptured achilles […]
Why One-On-One Pre-Op Education is Crucial for Joint Replacement Patients
People’s lifestyles don't come in a one-size-fits-all form, Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics physical therapist Monica Schrader explains. For that very reason, when it comes to joint replacement surgery, taking […]
