Train sensibly to avoid weekend warrior injuries
It's prime time for “weekend warrior” syndrome — athletes not as young as they once were hitting it hard on the weekends and ending up injured.
It's prime time for “weekend warrior” syndrome — athletes not as young as they once were hitting it hard on the weekends and ending up injured.
The instant Michael Gallagher slipped and fell on an icy driveway, he knew something was seriously wrong. His quadricep tendon was ruptured and his kneecap was no longer where it should be.
When spring sports start, so do the chances of student-athletes getting injured on the playing fields.
Is the warmer weather motivating you to get moving and up your fitness game?
Concussion in sport has received more media attention in the past decade, leading to increased awareness.
The most common high school sports injuries are sprains and strains, often caused by overuse. Many high school athletes feel invincible and push themselves to the limit, often resulting in injury.
Athletes are dedicated to achieving high performance and excelling in their sport, both individually and as part of a team.
With 26 bones connected by 33 joints and more than 100, tendons, muscles and ligaments, the foot’s complex anatomy provides stability and support for the body, allowing you to stand, walk, run and
Injuries can happen, especially for athletes and anyone engaged in a sport or game.
“Sciatic nerve pain is not something anyone wants to live with,” Tony Biondo, 56, of Naperville said.
Incredibly common in adults, back pain can range from mildly annoying to severe enough to limit basic movements and significantly diminish quality of life.
Scoliosis in adults is quite common and becoming more frequent as people are living longer.

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