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How To Avoid Injuries in 7 Popular Sports

Whether you jog, lift weights, golf or play another sport, you can’t escape the injury potential that comes with being active. Sometimes, it’s just bad luck. But there are ways you can protect yourself against injury, including:

What You Should Know About CTE and Soccer

The risk to American football players of long-term neurological consequences from repeated brain trauma is well-known.

Orlando Health and Magic Gaming Partner to Prevent Esport Ailments

Like other athletes, those who play esports must take care of their physical and mental health. Recognizing this need, Orlando Health has partnered with Magic Gaming, a collaboration between Orlando Magic and the NBA 2K league, to help players on the gaming team stay in peak condition.

Understanding 8 Common Football Injuries

Football season brings with it a host of injuries that force players to miss time on the field. Postgame reports and follow-up news coverage bombards fans with phrases and terms like “turf toe” and “hip pointer” that often leave much to the imagination.

A Day in the Life: Copa América Centenario 2016 Venue Medical Director

As chief of sports medicine at Orlando Health and the medical director for Orlando City Soccer Club, I’m fortunate to work with athletes every day to help them perform their best.

Why Does My Hand Hurt?

We do everything with our hands — from the functional like carrying groceries to the expressive like gesturing or giving a hug.

Choosing Between an Orthopedic Walk-In Clinic and the ER

With every orthopedic emergency – from sprained ankles to broken fingers to arthritis flareups – there arises an urgent question: Where should you go for immediate help?

Hand Injury Prevention: How To Protect Your Hands at Work

If your job involves manual labor, it may be difficult to escape the risk of hurting your hands, which are often put in harm’s way when handling machinery, tools and raw materials.

Cervical Arthroplasty: Cervical Disc Replacement Is a New Option to Treat Sports Spine Injuries

Weekend warriors and professional athletes know that neck pain, particularly from a herniated disc, can derail your sports endeavors. For those used to being active, sitting on the sidelines waiting to recover can be frustrating. And, if nonsurgical treatments fail, you may need a surgical solution. Doctors have traditionally performed fusion disc surgery, but a new option of cervical arthroplasty (i.e. cervical disc replacement) offers multiple benefits.

How to Take Over the Counter Medicines Safely