Don’t let jumper’s knee keep your patients from the sports they love. While commonly seen among basketball and volleyball players, athletes of all kinds can benefit from learning about jumper’s knee and how to treat and prevent the symptoms. Share this guide with your patients for ways they can relieve their pain at home!
Basketball is the third most popular high school sport in the United States. In fact, it was estimated in 2020 that there were nearly 1 million high school basketball players between boys’ (540,769) and girls’ (399,067) basketball teams. With that many athletes, there are bound to be injuries. Share this basketball injury guide with your athletes for tips on how to prevent and treat injuries from basketball.
It's estimated that up to 39% of marathon runners experience a blister during the race. And runners aren’t the only athletes at risk for blisters. Trainers and physical therapists see soccer players, weightlifters, baseball players, basketball players, gymnasts, and many other athletes suffering from painful blisters. If your athletes are feeling the pain of blisters after a long day, share this guide for treating and preventing blisters!
Did an athlete trip and fall? Jump for the ball and land awkwardly? Accidentally had another person step on their foot? All these activities can lead to a painful sprained ankle. While athletic trainers and physical therapists work to strengthen joints and muscles and improve balance in the clinic, preventing further injuries happens when those exercises continue at home. Share this guide with your athletes so they can rebuild ankle strength, prevent further injuries, and get back to the activities they love!
If you're an active person, you may associate pain in the lower abdomen or groin to a muscle strain. Groin injuries are often seen in athletes who participate in sports such as ice hockey or football. As you get older, it’s more likely that the groin pain is the result of a hernia. While you can't prevent hernias, you can be aware that they are a common cause of groin pain. Learn more about the common types of groin injuries and how to prevent them from happening!
