Category Archives: Sports Medicine Articles

Incisional wounds and open wounds can have different types of drainage. Some drainage can be normal and healthy, while other types can be a cause for alarm. If you are currently healing from a wound, it is important to keep close attention on your...

If you suspect that you've sustained a concussion, seek immediate medical attention. Follow your doctor's treatment plan, and stay aware of common risk factors that can result in a repeat injury. The following is a list of common factors that ca...

Billiards sports medicine injuries come from the constant bending at the waist, stretching of the body, arms and legs, and overusing of the joints particularly the wrists, among other causes. At any of our clinics, such as the Ontario clinic by...

Knee injuries are all too common among athletes, even among non-athletes; nearly 15 million Americans will suffer from knee injuries every year, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. When you suspect an injury, you should ma...

Studies have shown that female athletes in sports requiring jumping and pivoting are 2-10 times more likely to suffer from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in comparison with their male counterparts. Scientists have identified two main re...

Knee tears suck! The knees are the largest and one of the most complex joints in the human body, with the ability to bear up to four times your body-weight. They allow for straightening (extension) and bending (flexion), as well as sliding and rota...

Swimmers, tennis players, football players, and baseball players are the people most likely to confront their darkest fears – rotator cuff injuries. The rotator cuff is actually a group of tendons and muscles converging around the shoulder joint; t...

Athletes are at the highest risks for repetitive head injury. According to sports medicine specialists, while repeated blows to the head may not immediately have observable effects, the risks for brain injury and/or illness are already high. Ind...

Have you been diagnosed with a concussion? Don’t panic because your brain can usually recover from a concussion. Visit the neurology department at any of our clinics, such as the one in Temecula by Murrieta, Fallbrook, Wildomar, Canyon Lake, and...

Are you ready to enter the world of amateur sports as an older adult? You will likely have concerns about your physical safety, particularly in terms of your risks for injuries considering your age and physical condition. Fortunately, you can ta...