Understanding Common Spring Sports Injuries, Prevention Techniques and the Role of the Musculoskeletal System

Annebeth AhrenholzBlogs and Health Education

The spring season mixed with warmer temperatures usually means athletes and sports. Popular activities can include soccer, tennis, baseball, softball, track and field, golf and lacrosse.  Spring sports can foster community and encourages an active lifestyle but also requires precautions. The transition from indoor to outdoor activities can sometimes lead to injuries if proper safety measures are not followed, especially …

ER, Urgent Care or Orthopaedic Urgent Clinic?

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Injuries and illnesses occur when you least expect them. Local urgent care centers can give a person the medical care they need, usually at a fraction of the cost or time of an emergency room (ER). They provide care for a wide variety of sicknesses, diseases and other conditions. However, there is another type of walk-in care center that treats musculoskeletal injuries …