Shannon Hegy is joined by Dr. John Ponti and Dr. Nicholas Martin, both sports medicine specialists at Southcoast Health, to ...

The doctors said the majority of injuries they see this time of year are overuse injuries. They stressed that athletes need ...

Awareness is the first step in prevention. The most frequent issues plaguing runners are runner's knee, Achilles tendinitis, Shin splints, Plantar fasciitis, and IT band syndrome. These injuries often ...

MINNEAPOLIS --One of the fastest-growing sports is also quickly putting people in the emergency room. Injuries related to pickleball have shot up in recent years, especially since many of those ...

Most runners know the frustrating experience of having a nagging pain or chronic injury explained away with the word “overuse.” A vague catch-all term that feels unhelpful, and oddly accusatory, it ...

Exercises like deadlifts, squats, and bench presses can cause pain or injury risk if done incorrectly. To lift weights safely, prioritize good form, check your mobility, and protect your joints. It's ...

Skateboarding has been around since the 1940s, and over the decades it has skyrocketed to a multi-billion-dollar industry. Always a popular activity for teenagers and young adults, the sport made its ...

The unofficial end of summer means the beginning the start of the fall sports season — but it’s important to prepare before rushing into training. Sports medicine physician Dr. Jordan Metzl joins ...

TEXAS (KXAN)—As spring turns to summer, student athletes across Texas prepare for playoffs and finals in sports like baseball and softball—but any kind of physical activity carries the risk of injury.

Think about your daily life - from getting out of bed, to walking to your car, going to the gym, or cleaning up the house. Every task that takes place involves movement. And your body's movement is ...

For performing artists, overuse injuries tend to be some of the most common injuries UAB sports medicine physicians treat. These injuries are often caused by repetitive movements, high training volume ...

Office environments may seem totally safe, but work-related injuries can and do still occur in these spaces. Proactively addressing these risks protects employees while supporting their productivity ...