Regular physical activity is crucial in staying healthy; however, playing sports may also put you at a higher risk for sports injuries.
Whether it’s an accident, improper training, or equipment issues, injuries can prevent you from participating in your favorite sports, but with prompt sports injury treatment, you can make a quick recovery and get back to the activities that you love. (more…)
Common Winter Sport InjuriesThe season for winter sports has finally rolled around! Here in Florida, we may not have snowy slopes, but indoor ice rinks make ice skating and hockey popular throughout the winter months. Indoor skiing and snowboarding facilities can also be found throughout the Sunshine State. Winter sports make for a great time. (more…)
Why You Shouldn’t Wait to See a Doctor After a Car AccidentAfter a car accident, it’s crucial to visit a medical professional for an evaluation. This is true even if you don’t yet feel any symptoms of an injury, given that your body’s fight-or-flight response and adrenaline in a crash can shield you from feeling pain in the hours, and even days after a crash. Two of the key reasons why you shouldn’t wait to see a doctor after a car accident include:
Worsening Injuries
If left untreated, many common car accident injuries will worsen over time. Whiplash, for example, may not be immediately apparent after a car accident, but can gradually become more severe when it’s left untreated. Neck pain, neck stiffness, dizziness, ringing in the ear, numbness in the arm or hand, blurred vision, fatigue, insomnia, and focus or memory problems can all result from whiplash. (more…)
Summer is the time to enjoy the great outdoors, socialize with your loved ones, and take a well-deserved vacation from the daily grind. While you’re enjoying the summer season, however, it’s important to be aware of the health risks associated with summer activities. These include:
During the summer, many outdoor sports are in season. Plus, with vacation time from school and work, many people have the time to enjoy the summer sports that they love. While outdoor sports are a great way to exercise, they also pose the risk of injury.
In many professions, there’s a risk of injury. But after sustaining a work injury, many are unsure of when to see a doctor, keeping in mind that workers’ compensation laws are in place.
By understanding the proper steps to take after getting injured at work, you can receive the proper care while adhering to workers’ comp regulations. Read on to learn more.
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Physical therapy isn’t like most other medical treatments. The effort toward your recovery does not rest with the physical therapist alone. You have to work with your therapist, at the rehabilitation center and at home, if you want the treatment to be effective.
If your physical therapist asks you to move a certain way and it is painful or uncomfortable, you can’t be shy about letting them know. Physical therapy will push your pain and range of motion thresholds to improve the strength and condition of the limb or joint, but it shouldn’t cause significant amounts of pain. Pain with certain positions or movements could indicate previously undetected injuries.
Have you recently been in a car accident? If the accident was minor and you didn’t feel any pain on the scene, you probably didn’t see a doctor. This can be a big mistake for several reasons, both legal and medical. Here’s why you need to make an appointment with us for evaluation after your car accident.
Whiplash is what happens when your head snaps forward and back with speed and/or force. Your seat belt holds the core of your body in place, but it does nothing to support your head and neck. Without that support, a rear end or head on collision could cause your neck to snap back and forth with impact. Air bags are meant to minimize this effect, but they don’t always deploy.
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When you go to the beach or pool, the first thing you do when you arrive is apply sunscreen so that you don’t deal with severe sunburn when you go home at the end of the day. But what about when you’re just out and about, shopping, or getting some exercise?
Most people don’t think about sunscreen during normal activities, especially on cloudy days, but the truth is that you can get a sunburn at any time that you spend a decent amount of time outdoors. Most sunburns can be treated at home, but some severe burns should be addressed by a doctor.
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Physical therapy can be very beneficial. Often it can help you avoid surgery or other more invasive treatments, especially for injuries or joint pain. However, physical therapy will only help you if you follow some basic guidelines for success.
Your sessions may be scheduled once a week, twice a week, or even once a month as you improve. These appointments are set this way so that it can progress at a therapeutic rate. If you skip an appointment, it could throw off your therapy schedule, and you will need to be in the program longer.
In addition to being potentially dangerous, a car accident can be a huge hassle. If the accident happens while you are trying to get somewhere by a specific time, such as for an important meeting, it might be tempting to just move on with your day and worry about the effects of the wreck later. However, there are many good reasons to get treatment right away. Here are just three.
You may think you just got banged up a bit and have a few bruises or scrapes, but there could be injuries that can’t be seen by the naked eye. Whiplash, neck and back injuries, sternum injuries from seat belt impact, concussions from air bag impact, and internal injuries often show no signs immediately following an accident. If you wait to get evaluated and treated, these potentially serious injuries could become more difficult to treat.