Heat-related illness is a spectrum, ranging from mild conditions like heat rash to life-threatening heatstroke. Early recognition and intervention with prompt cooling measures can save lives. “Education on stages, risk factors and prevention strategies is key. Ensuring that coaches, parents and trainers are aware of and can recognize the signs and symptoms of heat-related illness…
As more children are participating in organized sports at younger ages, often specializing in a single sport with high levels of competition, overuse injuries have become increasingly common among young athletes. It is important for providers to recognize common overuse injuries and their accompanying symptoms for proper diagnosis and management. Some common pediatric sports overuse…
Neck injuries are common among athletes. When assessing the nature of a neck injury, valuable diagnostic tools include considering any neurologic component and comparing the initial symptoms with the current symptoms, according to Jeffrey L. Gum, M.D., a spine and orthopedic surgeon with Norton Leatherman Spine. A video of the event or an eyewitness account…
Zain Z. Rahman, M.D., is a nonsurgical orthopedist specializing in sports medicine and practicing at Norton Orthopedic Institute offices in Jeffersonville, New Albany and Scottsburg in Southern Indiana. Dr. Rahman, team physician for Indiana University Southeast in New Albany and athletic teams at Floyd Central High School in Floyds Knobs, Indiana, and New Albany High…
Joshua K. Wu, D.O., is a nonsurgical orthopedic sports medicine physician with Norton Orthopedic Institute. Dr. Wu earned his medical degree from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine-Carolinas Campus, Spartanburg, South Carolina. He completed his family medicine residency at Riverside Regional Medical Center, Newport News, Virginia, and a sports medicine fellowship at Mountain Area Health Education…
What are “exercise snacks”? A newer concept for evidence-based exercises, called “exercise snacks” or “activity snacks,” is gaining traction for helping improve health outcomes for patients with sedentary lifestyles. These “snacks,” which involve short bursts of exercises implemented throughout the day, can offer many health benefits without significantly disrupting a patient’s existing daily routines. Studies…
The shoulder joint is a complex combination of ligaments, muscles, bones and tendons. All these structures must function correctly to keep the joint in alignment, or the patient could experience pain, decreased range of motion, weakness and discomfort. Athletes in throwing sports must take special care to keep their shoulder healthy or risk developing conditions…
It is hard to find a group not been adversely affected by COVID-19 and all its variants in the last two years. One such group that has seen lingering and sometimes fatal effects of COVID-19 infection is athletes — everyone from professional players and student-athletes to semiprofessional athletes and people who simply enjoy exercising. Discussed…
Sports overuse injuries in children have become quite common as the pressure for students to complete in year-round sports, such as travel and tournament teams, has increased over time. “Being active and participating in sports is a good thing for kids,” said James E. Moyer, M.D., pediatric orthopedic specialist with Norton Children’s Orthopedics of Louisville,…
Concussion recognition, diagnosis and treatment have improved significantly in recent years. To further that progress (especially in pediatric patients), Tad D. Seifert, M.D. a neurologist and sports concussion specialist with Norton Neuroscience Institute Sports Neurology Center, offers some do’s and don’ts for primary care providers. While concussions often are associated with sports injuries, Dr. Seifert’s…
Patients who sustain minor injuries may not realize the extent of the damage. If patients’ symptoms are interfering with normal activity, hobbies (including sports) or sleeping, a physician should be consulted to determine the appropriate steps towards recovery. Referring patients to a sports health specialist can prevent lifelong issues. At Norton Sports Health, providers address…
A baseline concussion test provides data to measure functional change in an athlete, making it crucial to concussion care, according to Tad D. Seifert, M.D., a neurologist and sports concussion specialist who is director of the Norton Neuroscience Institute Sports Neurology Center. In addition to offering information about the athlete’s behavior when healthy, baseline concussion…