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Do I Need To Go To Urgent Care?
When you're sick or hurt, how do you know if and when you should go to an urgent care center? Sometimes there are situations that are too important to wait to go to your primary physician, but do not warrant …
Common Summer Sports Injuries
Protect yourself from common summer sports injuries. Spending time outdoors playing sports is part of what makes summer so much fun. Have you already taken advantage of these long summer days by enjoying your favorite physical activity? Whether you are …
Get Moving and Stay Safe: How to Avoid Common Exercise Injuries
The new year brings an exciting and renewed commitment to physical activity. Unfortunately, with this increased focus on fitness comes a higher number of sports and exercise related injuries. The top 5 injuries related to exercise include: sprains, strains, knee …
Exercise Injuries: Playing it Safe in the New Year
As we settle into the new year, many of us have set new goals and resolutions to get fit. Gym memberships and attendance soar this time of year, as many make physical fitness a priority in their lives. Unfortunately, increased …
Categories: Sports Medicine
Tags: Denton Regional, exercise injuries, injury prevention, sports injuries
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Physical Therapy & Athletes: A Winning Combination
Who doesn’t love the thrill of Friday night lights? The sounds of the band, the chants from the cheerleading squad and the cheers of the crowd when your child’s school makes a touchdown can bring fun and enthusiasm to every …
Heat-Related Sports Injuries
As school athletic programs welcome their athletes back for summer practices, it is important that parents, players and coaches all remember the dangers of intense cardio exercise during periods of extreme heat. In fact, some of the most common sports …
What Does an MCL Injury Mean for Your Athlete?
Eric Eifler, MD, Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Children, teens and college athletes involved in competitive sports are, unfortunately, at greater risk for a variety of knee injuries. In fact, 18-23% of most football injuries involve the knee. One very common …
Podiatrist vs. Orthopedic Surgeon: What Is the Difference?
If you’re experiencing foot pain, you need professional help, but where do you turn? Do you choose a podiatrist or an orthopedic surgeon? The answer depends on what your issues are and what treatment you require. What a Podiatrist Does …
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Tags: arthritis, bunions, calluses, corns, Denton Regional Medical Center, diabetes, foot surgery, hospitals North Texas, podiatry, sports injuries
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