Hamstring injuries are common in sports, they can happen despite player’s position, activity or time of the year. A study from the Journal of Sport Orthopedics Physical Therapy suggests that hamstring strains usually occur when the athlete is [...]

With spring sports beginning for over 40 million young athletes, the National Athletic Trainers Association has ten tips for parents, coaches, and administrators to help prevent injuries and ensure a safe season. Get pre-participation physical exams: This will [...]

I’m often asked when to use heat and when to use ice on sports injuries. First, the general rule of thumb is to use ice on acute pain, or a quick pain that’s short lived. Heat is best [...]

I’ve noticed over the years that most sports-related injuries occur during practice rather than games. Parents can prevent this from happening by taking the same safety precautions during their child’s practice as they would for the actual game. [...]