Epicondylitis
Introduction Repetitive movements of the arms can cause damage to tendons which results in elbow pain. Tendons are bands that connect muscles to the bone.… Read More »Epicondylitis
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Sinding-Larsen-Johansson Syndrome
What is Sinding-Larsen-Johansson Syndrome? Sinding-Larsen-Johansson Syndrome, or inferior patellar epiphysitis, is a relatively common cause of chronic knee pain in young adolescents. It classically affects… Read More »Sinding-Larsen-Johansson Syndrome
Bicycle Safety
Bicycling is a great way to exercise and connect with your community. Tucson has amazing biking opportunities, from riding The Loop to a variety of… Read More »Bicycle Safety
Preventing Injury while Rock Climbing
Rock Climbing – The Rise of a Sport The sport of rock climbing has become increasingly popular over the past decade. This results in… Read More »Preventing Injury while Rock Climbing
Arizona Daily Star Story about SPARCC
Since opening in 2016, SPARCC has grown from seeing a couple patients a day to over a hundred a week! The Arizona Daily Star shared… Read More »Arizona Daily Star Story about SPARCC
The Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE)
What is a SCFE? The Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE, pronounced “skif-ee”) occurs when the femoral head slips off the neck of bone at the… Read More »The Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE)
Marching to Macy’s
We complete Pre Participation Physical Evaluations here at SPARCC for athletes before they can begin their seasons, and most high schools in town also have… Read More »Marching to Macy’s
Concussions: What Can We Do?
Since 2016, SPARCC has been working closely with providers, schools, and families in Southern Arizona to help our students succeed. We are grateful for all… Read More »Concussions: What Can We Do?
Concussion Prevention in Football: Building a Foundation
In the past ten years, we have learned a lot about the links between football and concussions. The sport does have inherent risks that have… Read More »Concussion Prevention in Football: Building a Foundation
Concussion: More than Football
Mayor Jonathan Rothschild Cordially Invites You To A Town Hall Meeting on National Concussion Awareness Day Friday, September 20th, 2019 2:00 – 4:00 PM, Tucson… Read More »Concussion: More than Football
