Basketball is considered a contact sport, but isn’t a collision sport like football or hockey. It does, however, have one of the highest injury rates compared to other contact sports, with players in the NBA and WNBA having the highest risk. Here are some of the most common injuries basketball players may experience and…
There are a range of potential injuries soccer players can experience, but many happen because of the nature of the sport. Soccer is considered a contact sport and a large amount of injuries happen because of collisions, which are usually with another player. Here are some common injuries players may experience. Ankle Sprain …
The snow has melted and the grass is starting to turn green. It’s a sign baseball season is right around the corner. MLB teams are back in action and athletes in Manitoba aren’t far behind. Even with a new season, there are common injuries players might see during their season. Throwing and pitching injuries…
As the snow gets deeper and athletes are looking to get back on the slopes, it’s important to keep in mind common injuries that can occur and how to prevent them. When skiing and snowboarding, common injuries include: concussions, wrist sprains and fractures, and ligament injuries in the knee. Dr. Gail Sawa, a physician at…
Hockey season is in full swing, and the players are ecstatic to be back on the ice playing games again. All of the enthusiasm of returning to play might drive athletes to lose sight of potential injuries and how to avoid them. Dr. Gail Sawa, a physician at the Sport Manitoba Clinic, explained the most…
As volleyball season is quickly approaching, training sessions and practices have begun. It is important for volleyball athletes to be aware of the most common injuries that can occur during play or practice, including rolled ankles, jumpers knee, and rotator cuff injuries. Dr. Gail Sawa, a physician at the Sport Manitoba Clinic, stresses that providing…
As football season is in full gear, many athletes have not competed at high intensities for some time. Some of the most common injuries in the physical sport of football include concussions, hamstring, ACL/MCL and shoulder dislocations, and clavicle fractures. It is essential to bring forward injury prevention techniques and tactics to ensure athletes are…
Many people benefit from massage therapy. From gardeners, to drivers, office workers, to teachers; massage brings relief to almost everyone. Athletes, however, can reap the rewards of a good massage more than anyone. This article is written specifically for athletes, whether you play a weekly pick-up basketball game, or just got back from competing at…
It is common to have questions and even trepidations before your first visit to any new healthcare provider. Luckily, chiropractors know that new patients may need extra time to discuss their questions or concerns. You can play a role in your own chiropractic care before your first visit. An effective way to be involved in…
No matter how safe you are, life has a way of happening. You wear a helmet and knee pads when skateboarding but sprain your ankle while walking to the park. Or you take your vitamins, wash your hands, and get a flu shot, but still end up sick as a dog somehow. That’s life… no…