Pickleball Injury Prevention
Pickleball, a cross between, tennis, badminton and table tennis, has been rapidly gaining popularity. With the increased number of people participating in the sport and… Read More »Pickleball Injury Prevention
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Common Volleyball Injuries
Volleyball is a fast-paced game with many aspects that leave players susceptible to injury. Common injuries sustained in volleyball include ankle sprains, knee and shoulder… Read More »Common Volleyball Injuries
Preventing Hip Injuries in Dancers
When assessing sports injuries, most people commonly think about athletes in contact sports such as football, wrestling, soccer, etc. However, there is a different type… Read More »Preventing Hip Injuries in Dancers
Stretches and Exercises for Neck Pain
Many of the patients seen at SPARCC deal with neck pain as a direct result of head injuries due to anything from contact sports, to… Read More »Stretches and Exercises for Neck Pain
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
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)
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
Gait analysis: Preventing Running Injuries
Running is a great activity for cardiovascular exercise and stress relief. It can also be a source of pain and injury. These injuries most frequently… Read More »Gait analysis: Preventing Running Injuries
Sacroiliac Joint Pain
Low back pain is one of the most common conditions impacting people around the world. Surveys indicate that at least 40-60% of adults have experienced… Read More »Sacroiliac Joint Pain
