Sports Medicine
Premier Health providers answer frequently asked questions about sports medicine.
- Are there any biomechanical factors in terms of pitching mechanics that have been shown to decrease stress in the throwing arm?
- How can athletes reduce their risk for a meniscus tear?
- How can I determine if my daughter or female athlete is at risk for a serious knee injury?
- How can my daughter or female athlete get enrolled into a knee injury reduction program for prevention of a serious knee injury?
- How can someone know how much water they need to drink during exercise?
- How can young athletes use opioids safely?
- How do young athletes get meniscus tears?
- How does functional fitness differ from training for a single activity?
- How important is the trunk and lower body in throwing?
- How is a meniscus tear treated?
- How is the meniscus torn or injured?
- How many ACL injuries occur each year and why are female athletes more susceptible to serious knee injuries?
- Should I be evaluated by a physician before starting a functional fitness exercise program?
- What are electrolytes, and what role do they play in hydration during exercise?
- What are signs of dehydration?
- What are some biomechanical factors in terms of pitching mechanics that have been shown to put additional stress on the arm?
- What are some key factors in youth throwing injuries?
- What are the benefits of a functional fitness workout?
- What are the benefits of continuity of care with a pediatrician or family doctor? Are serious health issues more likely to be discovered?
- What are the benefits of kinesiology tape?
- What are the components of the knee injury reduction program and what can I expect from training?
- What are the long-term benefits/risks post ACL injuries? What are the failure rates for the ACL after surgery?
- What are the most common injuries physicians see with adult amateur athletes?
- What are the signs that muscle soreness shouldn’t be ignored?
- What can be done to reduce the risk of delayed onset muscle soreness?
- What can parents do to help their children use opioids safely?
- What is delayed onset muscle soreness, and when does it happen?
- What is functional fitness?
- What is kinesiology tape?
- What is the difference between an annual physical and a sports physical?
- What role can parents play in keeping their child safe before or after having a concussion?
- What sports pose a higher risk for concussions?
- What types of training can help adult amateur athletes stay healthy and injury-free (or at least less prone to injury)?
- When can kinesiology tape be used?
- Who is considered an adult amateur athlete, and what sports are they often participating in?
- Why are opioids prescribed to young athletes?
- Why is it important to use kinesiology tape properly?
Source: Sean Convery, MD, Premier Sports Medicine; Jeffrey Rayborn, MD, Montgomery Orthopaedic Surgeons and Associates; Mark Zunkiewicz, MD, Upper Valley Orthopaedics; Corinne Lyons, MA, AT, ATC, CSCS, Premier Health Sports Medicine - UVMC; Chris Glanz, PT, DPT, OCS, Premier Health Sports Medicine - Atrium Medical Center; Michael Griesser, MD, Premier Orthopedics; Scott Albright, MD, Premier Orthopedics, Jon Sulentic, DO, Premier Orthopedics; Michael Herbenick, MD, Premier Orthopedics