Patient Education

Understanding the Greatest Risks of Injuries to Throwing Athletes

Few actions in sports create more drama and excitement than the final pitch or touchdown throw. From youth sports to the pros, you can probably picture it now – a […]
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Vitamin D is Needed for Healing Bones

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 […]
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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 […]
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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% […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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