by Dr. Roy | Apr 29, 2016 | Injuries
Along with the desire for teamwork or the pleasurable rush of endorphins, we all participate in athletics and exercise to stay healthy. That’s why it’s so frustrating to experience a sports injury. Here are some of the most common injuries people experience during...
by Dr. Roy | Oct 27, 2015 | Blog, Injuries
Athletic injuries can happen to anyone participating in sports, and they are incredibly common. In fact, children alone experience 5.5 million sports injuries each year. Often when people get hurt playing sports, it’s because of overuse. In fact, studies reveal that...
by Dr. Roy | Oct 22, 2015 | Blog, Knee Pain
What is adolescent anterior knee pain? Many athletes in their teens suffer from adolescent anterior knee pain – pain at the center of the knee, typically behind the patella (kneecap). This condition is most often an issue for girls. When adolescents have pain in this...
by Dr. Roy | Sep 16, 2015 | Blog, Injuries
You don’t have to play tennis to experience tennis elbow. The condition, which is known in medical circles as lateral epicondylitis, can cause excruciating pain and limit your ability to use the arm. It usually occurs on a patient’s dominant arm, with symptoms...
by Dr. Roy | Jul 9, 2015 | Blog, Injuries
Most long-distance runners know the frustration of a sports injury interrupting the training process. If you experience runner’s knee or any other condition, it’s critical to seek medical help immediately. The following advice from physical therapists and coaches can...