Most people are aware of the fact that smoking can contribute to heart and respiratory diseases and several types of cancer, but did you know that smoking can harm your bones and the soft tissues in your body as well? The effects of smoking on the musculoskeletal system may not be as deadly as the […]
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Safety Tips for Four-Wheeling and Mud Riding
All-terrain vehicles (ATVs), or four-wheelers, are a big part of recreational activity in the South. We ride around on them for fun or use them to go mud riding in addition to more practical uses like getting around the hunting camp. They are often seen more as a “toy” or means of entertainment, but their […]
Ladder Safety Tips for Holiday Decorating
Over the holidays, many of you will be putting up decorations inside and outside your homes. During this time of year, I see a lot of patients with injuries related to ladder use. Ladders can be very helpful when putting up decorations, but improper use could land you in the emergency room if you aren’t […]
Keep Your Kids Safe on the Trampoline
Trampolines can be lots of fun. Many families even have trampolines in their backyards for the kids to play on, but safety is definitely an issue. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) there were approximately 94,900 trampoline-related injuries treated in emergency rooms in 2012 and 22 deaths between 2000 and 2009. For these reasons, […]
Common Overuse Injuries in Child Athletes
Overuse injuries are common among all athletes, but they are particularly a concern among child athletes. According to STOP Sports Injuries, over 3.5 million children aged 14 and under are treated for sports injuries every year, accounting for almost 40% of sports injuries treated in hospitals. Additionally, high school athletes account for an estimated 2 million […]