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As March Madness is coming soon, basketball injuries are prone to happen. Discover the difference between strains, sprains and fractures and tips on how to prevent these from happening on the court.

To avoid the sprains, strains, and other injuries that can occur with exercise, make sure your workout program is right for you. Warm up before each session and cool down afterward. Never exercise to the point of pain.

Think sports injuries are only for athletes? The good (?) news is that everyone from weekend warriors to your neighbor out for a walk can suffer a sports injury – just like a cruise, they're all inclusive (but much less fun)! The most common types of sports injuries, according to data from WebMD are sprains and strains. While they may not sound like much, they can ruin your weekend and take you out of your usual routine pretty quickly if you don't take…

03/25/2014 05:41 EDT | Updated 05/25/2014 05:59 EDT
"Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it." ~ Michael Jordan
With the recent winter Olympics, our attention turned to dangerous sports such as ski jumping, luge and snowboarding, along with perceived safer sports such as curling, skating and cross-country skiing. However, no matter what sport or level of play, injuries are…

Lower back pain can make standing, sitting and bending down cumbersome. This condition is usually the result of sprains, strains, spinal wear and tear and such age-related conditions as osteoarthritis and osteoporosis. Don't let back pain interfere with your life. Use these simple tips to get relief
Use Hot and Cold Compresses
Applying a hot and cold compress simultaneously can be very effective at relieving lower…

Backpack overload sends tens of thousands of kids a year to the ER, physicians’ offices and clinics from sprains, strains, dislocations and fractures.

Soft tissue and skin conditions account for over 14 million outpatient visits annually in the US. But what makes up the soft tissue, and how exactly does mobilization therapy assist in relieving pain and injury
Soft tissue is a broad term used to define “the mesenchymal tissue that support and surround more well-defined organs and specific tissues.” The human body is made up of 70% soft…

Touch football is a great way to top off a Thanksgiving feast, but it's important to be careful so you don't wind up with a sprain, strain, ACL tear or worse.

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Ankle Sprains, Strains and Fractures: When to See a Doctor
Ankle sprains, strains and fractures are among the most common orthopedic injuries. While they are most often seen as a sports injury, you don’t have to be an athlete to hurt your ankle. Something as simple as walking on an uneven surface can cause you to turn your a...

If you've got tired, achy eyes or frequent headaches, your eyes may be strained. You might only notice tired eyes after a long day of work or at the end of the day. This may mean your eyes are straining to focus on your computer or small...

During the summer months, kids enroll in active summer camps and conditioning for fall sports ramps up; we’re all a little more active, which also makes us prone to sprains and strains. Matthew Birkle MD explains what you should do right away and when you should pay a visit to a doctor.

The key is to ease in slowly, and only after you’ve recovered strength and range of motion.

Dr. Jay Crary is a Rebound surgeon with extensive experience treating foot & ankle injuries. He provides tips on how to care for sprained ankles.

How much work can the back do without strain? A spinal neurosurgeon offers tips to ease the load.

Sprains and strains sound similar, but they involve different types of soft tissues and parts of the body. Health's medical editor explains how you

A neck strain or sprain can cause symptoms that range from simple stiffness and discomfort to extremely painful muscle spasms and inflammation.

Common gardening activities, such as digging, planting, weeding, mulching, and raking can cause stress and strain on muscles and joints. This is especially true for senior citizens and people who are

Whether you made a move too fast, too quickly or too intensely, unfortunately, muscle sprains and strains happen. Usually, they result from trying to outperform your current capabilities, not warming up adequately, not using correct alignment during exercises (especially while lifting heavy weights and/or moving too fast) or pushing yourself when you are too tired ...

Difference Between A Sprain And A Strain can be difficult to figure out for some people. read these great tips and advice to understand the difference.

When it comes to an injury, it can often be easy to shake it off, and keep on going. But when it comes to breaks, sprains and strains, the longer you ignore them, the longer they can take to heal.