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by Andrew Blecher | Jul 15, 2014 Comprehensive concussion education event for athletic directors, coaches and athletic trainers VAN NUYS, Calif. (May 2013) – The second annual SCORE Concussion Program educational conference for athletic directors, coaches and athletic trainers will be held Thursday, May 23, 2013, at the Odyssey Restaurant in Granada Hills. Call (818) 909-5054 to register....
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A stress fracture is a common sports injury often occurring in weight-bearing bones, such as the tibia and the bones in the foot. There are typically only a few symptoms related to stress fractures: either a generalized area of pain and tenderness when the bone is bearing weight or severe pain during heavy exercise. Darkening...
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In young athletes, most injuries to the meniscus are a result of trauma. The menisci are vulnerable to injuries in which there is both compression and twisting across the knee. Meniscus tears are common in contact sports, like football, as well as in skiing and volleyball. It is also common for the meniscus to be...
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Wrist tendonitis is a condition caused by trauma or repetitive use that results in wrist pain and swelling. Our wrist specialists offer several treatment options for wrist tendonitis. Splinting the wrist is often the first step in treating wrist tendonitis, as resting the tendon will decrease inflammation. Applying an ice pack to the inflamed area...
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The rotator cuff is a group of tendons and muscles that covers the top of the upper arm bone, helping to hold the shoulder joint together. The structure allows the arm to rotate in the joint so you can throw a ball, pick an apple, or give someone a high five. Some rotator cuff injuries...
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Frozen shoulder is a condition of stiffness, pain, and limited range of motion due to a soft tissue contracture. The condition generally affects middle-aged adults and can be associated with rotator cuff tears and degenerative arthritis, as well as other medical conditions like diabetes. Well-directed physical therapy and a home exercise program of stretching are...
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A shoulder injury is typically associated with a sudden or traumatic event such as a sports-related injury or fall. As a result, shoulder separation or dislocation is common. However, the difference between the two begins with the location of the injury in the shoulder. Shoulder separation is an injury to the ligament between the shoulder...
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The shoulder is composed of the shoulder blade (scapula), collarbone (clavicle), and upper arm bone (humerus). With two joints, the glenohumeral and acromioclavicular, the shoulder is widely considered to be the most unstable joint. It can move in multiple directions and allows you to apply force or pressure, which is why the shoulder is more...
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For some patients, surgery remains the only option when symptoms of a rotator cuff tear become too severe. Thankfully, surgical treatment options have advanced in recent years to make the procedure, recovery, and rehabilitation easier than ever before. Forming the rotator cuff is a group of tendons that surrounds the shoulder joint and allows for the shoulder to...
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