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Sports Injuries

What Are Certified Athletic Trainers?

February 24, 2021

Athletic trainers (ATs) are highly qualified, multi-skilled health care professionals who render service or treatment, under the direction of or in collaboration with a physician, in accordance...

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Rotator Cuff Trouble

February 3, 2021

An irritated shoulder with certain motions or when we sleep, is a sign our rotator cuff could be giving us trouble.Strength and stability of the rotator...

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Common Elbow Injuries 

January 19, 2021

The most common injuries of the elbow are  the result of overuse or injury resulting in inflammation or a condition known as tendonitis.  Tennis Elbow and Golfer’s...

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Shoulder Fractures

January 15, 2021

Fractures at the top part of the shoulder are very common.  The risk of fracturing the shoulder increases with age for various reasons:  Increase in balance...

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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

January 13, 2021

Patellofemoral Pain (PFP) is considered a diagnosis of exclusion for anterior knee pain (pain in the front of your knee or around your kneecap).  Structurally, there...

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Snapping Hip Syndrome

January 13, 2021

What is Snapping Hip syndrome?  This condition is classified by a “snapping” sensation at the front or side of your hip joint, caused by a muscle...

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Shoulder Dislocations

January 11, 2021

What is a shoulder dislocation? The shoulder joint is called a ball-and-socket joint. The ball is the rounded top of the bone in the upper arm...

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Why Does Our Back Hurt?

January 11, 2021

Low Back Pain is one of the most common reasons for disability in Americans and impacts a very large portion of the population. You may be...

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Setting Goals in 2021

January 8, 2021

What a year! We’re finally in 2021! The beginning of a New Year always comes with a new set of goals to achieve. At LSTC, we’re...

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