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What is Sports Medicine?

What is Sports Medicine?

You might have seen this term used a lot—but what does it actually mean? The simple answer would be that it refers to health specialists that take care of athletes, but that would be an oversimplification.

Sports medicine involves different techniques and professionals that work together to keep and restore health in our athletes, but also people that maintain active lifestyles and/or perform certain high-impact activities. Let’s break it down and fully understand what sports medicine is and how it can help you.

 

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Push through the Pain
Push through the Pain? Learn What to Do about an Injured Joint

Push through the Pain? Learn What to Do about an Injured Joint

While there are times and places to “push through the pain,” injuries in athletic settings are not one of them! Pain is your body’s way of telling you something’s not right—and more importantly, a warning that, if you keep moving, you may cause even more damage.

Going back to the gym, field or pool immediately after rolling your ankle, twisting the knee, or tweaking the shoulder is rarely the correct answer. On the other hand, laying down all day on the couch while eating and rewatching your favorite shows in the hopes that your joints will magically heal, while tempting, might not be great either.

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Carpal Tunnel Athens
Carpal Tunnel Athens

Carpal Tunnel Athens

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition in which the median nerve becomes compressed deep in the wrist. People who suffer from this condition often complain of waking up at night and feeling that their hands are asleep or that their hands and fingers start to go numb when performing everyday activities such as typing. Does this ring any bells? If the answer’s yes, then you may be suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome.

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Trigger Finger
Trigger Finger

Trigger Finger

Trigger finger affects approximately 2-3% of the general adult population and this prevalence can increase up to 10-20% among individuals with diabetes. 

This condition can be painful and debilitating for those who suffer it. At Ashford Orthopedic Specialists, we are experts at treating and managing trigger finger symptoms.

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