Posts Categorized: Injury Prevention

Knee Injuries from Soccer not Uncommon among Female Players – Learn more from Louisville Orthopedic

Knee injuries are not uncommon among female soccer players. If you are a female soccer player, it is helpful to learn about strategies to prevent common knee injuries. Researchers Orr, Brown, Hemsing and colleagues (2011) surveyed female soccer players between 13 and 18 years of age, parents and their coaches, to understand perceptions regarding knee… Read more »

Skiing and Snowboarding this Winter? Consider 6 Tips to Stay Injury Free from Louisville Sports Medicine Doctor

Before you head out to the slopes to ski or snowboard this winter, take the steps that you can in advance to prevent skiing injury or snowboard-related injuries.  Here are 6 safety suggestions to consider before you go skiing or snowboarding.

Don’t Let A Running Injury Put You On The Sidelines – Advice From A Louisville Orthopedic

Maybe you are running for a cross country team or are training for one of the fall running races coming up in Louisville, Kentucky. You might just be a casual weekend jogger who likes spending time outside in one of Louisville’s beautiful parks, enjoying the benefits of a three mile run once or twice a week. Whether… Read more »

How Many Pitches Should My Child Throw?

Stacie L. Grossfeld, M.D. Board Certified Orthopaedic Sports Medicine 4001 Kresge Way Suite 330, Orthopaedic Specialists,  PLLC Last year there were 3.5 million visits to the emergency room for sports related injuries that occurred in children under the age of 14. That is a 5 time increase in the number if sports related injuries compared… Read more »