Hockey is a very physical and demanding sport with a lot of contact. As the amount of contact increases, the chance of injury also increases. One area commonly injured in hockey is the shoulder—specifically the area just above the ball and socket of the shoulder.
The larger and heavier your luggage, the more at risk you are for neck, back, and shoulder injuries.
Winter is here, with its frigid temperatures, howling winds, and snowy, icy conditions. The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) reports falls on icy surfaces are a major cause of ankle sprains and fractures. Here are 5 tips to stay safe this winter season.
Happy New Year! The new year brings new resolutions. Fitness and weight loss are usually among them.
DIANA KUTAS, 60, walked briskly on a sidewalk near Swedish Medical Center in Issaquah during the warm-up for a Team Survivor Northwest fitness class and talked about her fitness accomplishments. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1999. Since then, she’s finished triathlons and completed a roughly 160-mile bike ride.
Bumps, bruises – even the occasional broken bone – often come with the territory of high school sports, but another type of injury is on the rise among these athletes.
I came across the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ “A Nation in Motion” campaign while visiting my orthopaedic surgeon this fall. The campaign highlights the importance of fighting for mobility and encourages individuals to share their orthopaedic success stories.
Thank you to all who participated in this year’s Jingle Bell 5k run/walk. We hope to see you all again next year.
Thank you to all who participated in this year’s Jingle Bell 5k run/walk. We hope to see you all again next year.
Thank you to all who participated in this year’s Jingle Bell 5k run/walk. We hope to see you all again next year.
Thank you to all who participated in this year’s Jingle Bell 5k run/walk. We hope to see you all again next year.
Thank you to all who participated in this year’s Jingle Bell 5k run/walk. We hope to see you all again next year.
