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Posted on Dec 30, 2019 By Methodist Sports Medicine
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A new year means a chance for new beginnings, a time to improve from the year before. For many, we begin to compile a list of resolutions to keep through 2020. It also can be a time where we reflect ...
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Posted on Dec 27, 2019 By Methodist Sports Medicine
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Though getting the recommended amount of sleep each night is essential for everyone, quality sleep is especially important for athletes. Without the right amount of rest, your physical recovery can ...
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Posted on Nov 20, 2019 By Methodist Sports Medicine
Whether it's your daily workout or competitive sports, rest days are a vital part of the process. Skipping one can do your whole regimen a disservice and leave your body without time to repair and ...
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Posted on Nov 15, 2019 By Methodist Sports Medicine
We know that practice makes perfect, and part of the training is through strength and conditioning. For many athletes, this could mean lifting weights or performing drills to warm up. These are all ...
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Posted on Oct 21, 2019 By Methodist Sports Medicine
Whether you’re a student-athlete or play pick-up games on the weekend, there is always a chance you can suffer a joint injury when participating in contact sports. Playing sports, like football and ...
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Posted on Sep 30, 2019 By
Any athlete knows how painful a sports injury can be, especially when it occurs during the season. Not to mention, recovering from it can sideline an athlete for months. Whether it’s an acute injury ...
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Posted on Sep 27, 2019 By
With over one million high school football players suffering from concussions every year , the players, their parents, and team coaches must be prepared to know what to do if an athlete suffers a blow ...
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Posted on Sep 5, 2019 By
Fall sports are officially in full swing in Texas, and for many, that means days and nights of practices and late-night games. Whether you are a professional athlete or playing in a local league, the ...
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Posted on Aug 29, 2019 By Methodist Sports Medicine
When you visit a physician due to pain, it will often be separated into two categories: acute or chronic pain. By understanding the type of pain you are experiencing, you and your physician can work ...
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Posted on Jul 31, 2019 By Methodist Sports Medicine
When a joint injury occurs, you’ll want to act swiftly to ensure further damage isn’t done. But if you’ve ever had trouble identifying the difference between a joint sprain or strain , you’re not ...
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Posted on Jul 30, 2019 By Methodist Sports Medicine
Before considering surgery, several orthopedic issues can benefit from a more conservative measure. Often, they can alleviate the problem and improve quality of life. Thanks to improved technology, ...
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Posted on Jul 23, 2019 By Methodist Sports Medicine
One component of sports medicine is injury prevention. Through strength training and proper form, athletes of all levels can understand how to properly buildup and protect their bodies from injury. ...
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Posted on Jun 28, 2019 By
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What is Sports Medicine? Though often confused for the same thing, sports medicine physicians differ from orthopedic surgeons and physical therapists. Sports medicine requires additional fellowship ...
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