Posts Tagged: common overuse injuries

When is it too Early for Youth Sport Specialization?

Posted by Orthopaedic Specialists & filed under Back Injuries, Baseball and Softball, Gymnastics injury, Injury Prevention, Kids and Physical Activity, Knee Injuries and Knee Surgery, Leg Injuries, Overuse Injury, Shoulder Pain, Sports Injury and Children / Teens, Sports Medicine and Sports Injury, Swimming Injuries.

Dr. Brian Feeley considers sports specialization to be intensive, year-round training in a single sport with the exclusion to other sports. There was a concern that early single sport specialization may lead to increased rates of overuse injury and psychological burnouts. Dr. Brian Feeley, Julie Angel, AT-C and Dr. Rob LaPrade have come together to publish an article… Read more »

Overuse Injuries and Mountain Biking

Posted by Orthopaedic Specialists & filed under Biking, Sports Medicine and Sports Injury.

Mountain Biking and Overuse Injuries Researchers at Northern Arizona University led by Dr. Michael Lebec looked at whether there were injury differences between mountain bikers engaged in single-speed riding and those with bikes that have multiple gears. According to the research findings, mountain bikers commonly experience overuse injuries. Just over 400 mountain bikers were surveyed in… Read more »