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Overuse injuries often occur in athletes but can also be incurred during work or even leisure activities. These injuries form as a result of repeated use of the arm, with symptoms ranging from mild discomfort to impaired motion. Talk to your orthopaedic doctor about avoiding overuse injuries, especially if you perform repetitive tasks or participate in sports.
Build Up Strength
Strengthening the muscles of your arms gives your tendons and joints added stability. A strong core can help to stabilize motion in the arms as well, so aim to attain total-body fitness rather than focusing only on specific areas of your body. Your doctor or physical therapist can help you develop an effective exercise plan to minimize the risk of injury.
Warm Up
Warming up before participating in any activity minimizes your risk of injury. Ask your doctor about stretches you can perform to prepare your body and protect your arms. Give yourself enough time before performing any activity to comfortably and completely warm up to prevent injury.
Use Protective Gear
Your doctor can recommend the right kind of protective gear for safety during any activity. Keep your protective gear in good condition and replace it as necessary to ensure it performs as intended. Check to ensure that all equipment fits properly and that you know how to wear it correctly.
Get Enough Rest
Rest is not only important to preventing overuse injuries in your arm, but also to protecting your entire body. Getting enough rest allows your body time to recuperate from physical activity. You will feel more alert and aware during the day, increasing your ability to concentrate and perform activities with safe and proper form to avoid injury.
Learn more about the prevention and treatment of overuse injuries with the help of MK Orthopaedics in Joliet and Bolingbrook. We provide surgical and non-surgical treatments for sports injuries, accidents, and more. Click on our website to learn more about sports and work safety, or call (815) 741-6900 to schedule an appointment today.
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A new member, Dr Pizinger, has joined the MK Orthopedics team and is a Sports Medicine fellowship trained physician that specializes in shoulder, elbows, hips, and knees. Dr. Pizinger graduated from the Top 5 Sports Medicine Fellowship program and the Top 3 Orthopaedic Surgery program. Being a collegiate football player himself, Dr Pizinger understands the importance of expediting a diagnosis to initiate an early treatment plan so that the athlete would be able to return to play.
Being in the area for nearly 20 years, MK Orthopaedics has developed a network with family medicine physicians, MRI groups, Surgical Centers, Cardiologists, Pain Management Specialists, and many more health care providers which allows us to ensure a quick but safe return to play. Currently, Dr Pizinger is a team physician at the collegiate and high school levels. MK Orthopaedics goal is to have a doctor see you within no more than 48 hours and usually closer to 24 hours. You can make an appointment with Dr Pizinger online by visiting our website or call us today at (815) 741-6900!
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You can’t always prevent the injuries that require the care of an orthopaedic doctor, but they don’t have to keep you out of the game for good. Explore these links to learn about some injuries that are especially common among athletes. To find out which treatments are possible for your injury, call MK Orthopaedics today. Our doctors and surgeons can recommend treatment and rehabilitation so you can return to your favorite activities. Schedule your appointment now by calling (815) 741-6900.
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Shoulder injuries can happen to anyone, but they are particularly common among athletes who perform repetitive swinging motions, like golfers. Most shoulder injuries originate in the rotator cuff, a group of four muscles and tendons that circles the shoulder joint.
This video explains rotator cuff problems. The most common rotator cuff ailment is tendonitis. This condition strikes when the humerus bone that connects the shoulder and elbow is weakened through wear and tear; consequentially, the rotator cuff has to do extra work to support the shoulder. The result is an inflammation of the tendons, or tendonitis, which can cause aching pain with motion.
If you’re suffering from shoulder pain, let the doctors of MK Orthopaedics help. Our orthopaedic surgeons specialize in sports injuries and can help you feel better fast. Call today at (815) 741-6900 to make an appointment.
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It may not be possible to prevent every potential sports injury, but there are things all athletes can do to limit their risk of becoming hurt during a game or practice. Different sports are associated with different types of injuries, but some basic prevention techniques can reduce the risk of injury no matter your chosen activity. Your orthopaedic doctor is a great source of information about sports injury prevention. These tips will also help:
Wear Protective Gear
Protective gear can prevent or reduce the severity of several sports injuries, especially facial injuries and injuries to the knees. Don’t take the field if you don’t have your protective gear. If you’re not sure what you need, talk to your coach or orthopaedist for advice. Make sure all of your equipment fits you snugly and will stay put as you get active.
Stay in Shape
You can’t go from the couch to strenuous activity without the proper conditioning. If you try to get involved in sports but are not truly in shape enough to play, your risk of injury skyrockets. Make physical activity a part of your day, even between games, and be sure to train sufficiently before playing any sport. Your orthopaedic doctor can recommend safe conditioning exercises.
Rest Often
Rest is definitely part of any smart training plan. Your performance in your chosen sport will actually suffer if you don’t rest and give your body time to recover. When you don’t rest, you also increase your chances of sports injuries due to overuse of a muscle or joint. Listen to your body and take breaks when needed. An orthopaedist or sports medicine expert can tell you how much downtime your muscles need for your activity level.
At MK Orthopaedics, we’re here to help you before and after a sports injury. Our team of orthopaedic doctors specializes in sports medicine and can offer advice on prevention and expert care. Schedule an appointment at our orthopaedic clinic today by calling (815) 741-6900.
