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• Playing Contact Sports? Why You Need a Mouthguard

  This blog was written in conjunction with Daryl Osbahr, MD. 

• Warm Up (and Cool Down) to Avoid Sports Injuries

  Here in Central Florida, we are fortunate to have access to a wide array of sporting activities year-round. From soccer (how about those Orlando City Lions?!) to ice hockey, and everything in between, chances are good that your favorite sport has a court or league nearby.

• Bringing Health to Esports: Orlando Health Partners with Magic Gaming

  Whether competing on the court or with a controller, athletes understand the importance of staying physically and mentally healthy so they can perform at their best. Recognizing this, Orlando Health is partnering with Magic Gaming, a collaboration between Orlando Magic and the NBA 2K league, to help players on the electronic gaming team stay in peak condition.

• Understanding the Promise and Hype of Regenerative Medicine

  Regenerative medicine is an emerging field promising new ways to help your body heal. But as with many new areas of medicine, it can be difficult to separate hype from reality.

• 6 Common Sports Injuries and How To Avoid Them

  The world of sports is full of injuries with the potential to send you to the sidelines for days, weeks or even months. These strains, sprains and pulls can affect just about any part of your body.

• Aging and Sports: How To Avoid Getting Hurt

  For every athlete, there comes a time when your body can no longer keep up with what your mind wants it to do. But getting older doesn’t mean you have to give up your favorite sport.

• Pinched Nerve: What Causes It and How Do You Treat It?

  When something shifts in your body and results in a bone, cartilage, muscle or tendon placing too much pressure on a nerve, you can end up feeling pain, tingling or numbness.

• Eye Care Safety During Sports

  Playing sports at any age is a big part of our culture. But injuries can also come from those activities. Although a sprained ankle can be hard to prevent, an eye injury is 90 percent preventable.

• Joints, Muscles and Nerves: Link Between Brain and Body

  From walking to bending and even breathing, every movement your body makes depends on the neuromuscular system. This intricate system includes your joints, muscles and nerves, all working together to provide a link between your thoughts and actions. 

• Orthopedic Sports Physicals: Key Before Students Hit the Field or Gym

  Every year, more than 30 million kids and teens participate in organized sports programs throughout the United States. Nearly one-third will wind up with an injury that requires a doctor’s care. So before hitting the field, track or gym, a sports physical is often required -- and always recommended -- to be sure they can safely compete.