Healthy Bones at Every Age
No matter what age you are, adequate calcium intake and regular exercise can limit bone loss and increase bone strength. Click here to learn how to keep bones strong and healthy.
Growth Plate Fractures
Growth plates are areas of cartilage located near the ends of bones. Click here to learn more about the causes, symptoms, and treatments of growth plate fractures.
Athletic Shoes
The running shoes you wear can affect your running form and your chances of sustaining a foot or ankle injury. Learn which type and style of shoe is right for you.
Female Athlete Triad: Problems Caused by Extreme Exercise and Dieting
Female athletes that focus too much on being thin may eat too little or exercise too much, resulting in long-term damages to their health. Click on the link below to learn more about the three conditions that create the female athlete triad and problems the triad can cause.
Female Athlete Triad
Sports and exercise are part of a balanced, healthy lifestyle. But for some female athletes, maintaining this balance can have serious consequences. Learn how you can avoid falling into the female athlete triad.
Burner/Stinger
Burners and stingers, common injuries in contact and collision sports, produce a stinging or burning pain that spreads from an athlete’s shoulder to his or her hand. Most of these injuries are temporary and symptoms fade quickly. Learn more about the causes, symptoms, and treatments of burners and stingers.
Avoid the Post-Pickleball Pickle
Pickleball is a great way to stay active and have plenty of fun, but as with any sport, it does come with a risk of injury. Even a casual pickleball player could be vulnerable to a number of ankle, shoulder, and knee problems.
From sprains and strains to more severe injuries as well as chronic conditions, you can learn to prevent pickleball-related bone, joint, and muscle issues by playing smart and staying safe.
Bump, Set & Spike Safely This Season
Volleyball is an exciting sport that requires players to jump, land, and move quickly. Because of that rapid movement, ankle and knee injuries tend to be the most common injuries that volleyball players experience. Ankle sprains and knee ligament injuries, like anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears, are especially common in sports that require stopping and starting or quickly changing directions. Consider the following to help you avoid injury on the court:
MCL Tears Vs. ACL Tears
The medial collateral ligament (MCL) is along the inside of your knee, while the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is in the front of your knee. Your MCL keeps your knee from bending too far inward and allows it to rotate, and your ACL helps to keep your knee steady and prevents it from turning too much.
MCL tears typically occur during rigorous physical activity, oftentimes during sports like football or soccer. A tear occurs when the knee is hit directly from the outer side. This stretches the ligament and can cause tearing.
Paul Ziemba, O.P.A.-C., A.T.C., O.T.C.
Paul is a native of Hammond, Indiana. He received his bachelor’s degree in education and athletic training with honors from Butler University and has been serving as a certified orthopaedic physician assistant since 2014. He has assisted in over 10,000 knee and shoulder surgeries and has over 20 years of experience in sports medicine, including having been an athletic trainer for multiple professional athletic teams and events.