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Lower Back Injury and Golfing

Posted by Orthopaedic Specialists & filed under Back Injuries, Lower Back Injury.

There are more than 28 million golfers ages 7 and up in the U.S., based on 2009 data from the National Golf Foundation. Golfing is growing in popularity and is a sport enjoyed by people of all ages. According to researchers Dr. John Parziale and Dr. William Mallon published in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (2006),… Read more »

Pain on Inner Elbow? You May have Golfer’s Elbow or Medial Epicondylitis…Learn more from Sports Medicine Doctor

Posted by Orthopaedic Specialists & filed under Golf Injury, Golfer's Elbow, Hand, Wrist, Arm and Elbow Injuries, Sports Medicine and Sports Injury.

Golfer’s Elbow, or Medial Epicondylitis, is an overuse injury involving chronic inflammation of the medial collateral ligament. People suffering from golfer’s elbow typically experience pain on the inner side of the elbow but swelling does not normally occur. If you think you may have medial epicondylitis, it is advisable that you seek out a professional… Read more »

Shoulder Injuries Including AC Joint Common Among Football Players

Posted by Orthopaedic Specialists & filed under Football Injuries, Shoulder Injury and Shoulder Surgery, Sports Medicine and Sports Injury.

Injuries to the shoulder are common in collegiate football players. The most common area of the shoulder injuries is the acromioclavicular joint (A-C joint). AC joint injury accounts for 41% of all shoulder injuries among college football players. Dr. Jason Dragoo and colleagues viewed injury data from the 2004-2005 and 2008 through 2009 National Collegiate… Read more »