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What are Shin Splints?

September 14, 2021

"Shin Splints" is a term used for pain in the front of your shins, mostly from overuse in runners, jumpers, or hikers. The pain runs along...

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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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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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Proper Warm-ups

November 3, 2020

Do you get sore after working out? Or tend to injure yourself working out? If yes, I have a question for you—what does your warm-up look like?Hopefully,...

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Common Injuries with Running

November 2, 2020

Have you recently started running and are having pain? Increased your mileage and having pain? Increased speed and having pain? Types of Injuries All levels and...

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Top 7 Sports Injuries

June 18, 2020

Sports injuries are injuries that occur during any sport or physical activity. Typically in a sports injury, the musculoskeletal (muscles, bones and ligaments) system is involved. ...

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Grading a Muscle Strain

June 15, 2020

A muscle strain is a very common injury to muscle tissue that is often caused by overuse/fatigue or excessive tension put on the muscle.  What is...

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A Sprain or A Strain

June 15, 2020

I’m sure you’ve heard of someone that has had a sprain or a strain or even experienced one yourself. Sprains and strains are common injuries that...

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