Athletic activity in youth offers many benefits, including the development of fitness, motor skills and social skills, as well as learning structure and teamwork, and fostering a lifelong appreciation for physical activity. With all sports, there is some inherent risk involved, but by understanding factors which are known to increase injury and by following certain […]
Diane Hillard-Sembell, M.D.
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Preventing youth sports injuries
Athletic activity in youth offers many benefits, including the development of fitness, motor skills and social skills, as well as learning structure and teamwork, and fostering a lifelong appreciation for physical activity. With all sports, there is some inherent risk involved, but by understanding factors which are known to increase injury and by following certain […]
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To prevent knee problems, get ‘hip’
Knee pain is common and may be caused by many things, including sports injury, trauma, repetitive strain or arthritis. Patellofemoral pain occurs when the kneecap does not track properly and causes anterior knee pain. If you have knee pain or other lower extremity problems, you must pay close attention to your hips and the strength […]
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Get fit with intensity
As an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, including prevention and treatment of athletic injuries, I see a lot of athletes and active individuals of all ages. My goal is to keep people as active as possible and to maximize performance while minimizing injury potential. Exercise is the cheapest form of health insurance, and starting […]
