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We all get that exercise is key to keeping fit and living a healthy lifestyle, but it just as important to feed your body the best nutrients to help you power through the day and maintain a healthy body.
One of the most common sports injuries is a fractured clavicle, or fractured collarbone. Fractures occur from an impact to the shoulder or from a fall onto an outstretched arm. Fractures may be partial or complete, most often fractures require surgical repair and immobilization while they heal.
A tibia fracture results from a rolled ankle with significant weight bearing forces impacting the trauma. Tibia fractures occasionally occur in running and jumping sports involving change of direction. A stress fracture to the tibia, may occur as a result of overuse often associated with a recent increase or high volume of running.
Don’t think that just because you are not suffering from an injury or in pain that you won’t benefit from seeing a physical therapist. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. One Body, One Choice.
Suffering from lower back or hip pain? You are not alone. Over 26 million Americans, between the ages of 20 and 64, experience back pain (National Center for Health Statistics Health, United States, 2006).
Physical therapy promotes recovery from Achilles tendon injuries by addressing issues such as pain or swelling of the affected area, and any lack of strength, flexibility, or body control. When the condition remains untreated, pain will persist and may result in a complete tear of the Achilles tendon, which often requires surgery to repair.
More than two-thirds of runners who injure their hamstrings will re-injure their hamstring within a year. As with most injuries, recurrence results from not treating the injury properly from the onset.