Sports Injury Treatment

Winter Sports Injury Prevention

Winter Sports Injury Prevention

People spend hours of recreation time on activities ranging from sledding, snow skiing and tobogganing to ice hockey, ice skating and snow boarding. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), however, if the proper precautions are not taken to ensure warmth and safety, severe injuries can occur. Winter sports injuries get a lot […]

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Treating and Preventing Knee Injuries

Treating and Preventing Knee Injuries

Knee injuries range from discomfort to career-ending results. Below are some insights to help you in the prevention and treatment of knee injuries. Prevention • Neuromuscular training with bent-knee landing and pivoting can be helpful in injury reduction • Strength training of thighs, hips and lower leg may help prevent injury • Proper warm up […]

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The Essential ATC – Certified Athletic Trainer

The Essential ATC – Certified Athletic Trainer

For coaches, athletic directors and anyone involved in running a school sports program, it is important to understand the qualifications of a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) when selecting the specialists responsible for caring for athletes at your events. Do You Have a Certified Athletic Trainer Covering Your Events? Not all trainers have the added training […]

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Sports Injury Hotline – 24DrSports

When you have a sports injury, it is essential that you are seen quickly by a medical professional. Shasta Orthopaedics has been providing care for sports injuries since 1993. As part of our ongoing efforts to take care of our North State athletes, we have created a dedicated Sports Injury Hotline. When a sports injury […]

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