When a sprain occurs, you have overstretched, twisted, or damaged a ligament, usually from a sudden event (i.e. twisting your ankle while running). Ligaments are bands of tissues that connect the ...

Last week, we reviewed concussions as we approach the fall sports season. This week, as many scholastic athletes prepare for their first games, let’s take a look at different types of bone, muscle and ...

If you save most of your activity for Saturdays and Sundays, you are officially a weekend athlete. It can be a great way to ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. A muscle strain, or a pulled muscle, is among the most common injuries affecting people of all ages, particularly those engaging in ...

Sprains and strains are common musculoskeletal injuries that can cause significant pain, swelling, and impaired joint movement. However, sprains differ in that they involve the stretching or tearing ...