An injury is any damage or harm to your body caused by an accident, hit, fall, weapon, and more. Every year, millions of people injure themselves in the United States. These injuries can be minor or major/life-threatening. Injuries can happen both indoors and outdoors, at work, during sports play, or while driving a car. Pain…
Do you know what the difference is between a sprain and a strain? A lot of people mistakenly refer to these two types of injuries as the same, even though they are very different. Let’s take a look at what the difference is between sprains and strains. Sprains Sprains are characterized by overstretching or tearing…
As summer returns and the sunshine invites everyone outside again, more people will get out and spend time on physical fitness and outdoor sports. However, all of the excitement can turn things upside-down, and injuries can happen because we’re suddenly pushing ourselves too much. Because so many sports injuries happen during summertime, it’s best to…
The first signs of an acute wrist injury are severe pain, swelling, tenderness, and bruising. You may have broken your wrist, sprained your wrist, or just developed a minor injury that will go away with rest. Do not try to self-diagnose an injured wrist, because this type of joint injury should be medically evaluated…
Accidents are almost inevitable when you play sports. So, if you incur an injury, which doctor or facility should you visit first? Most people assume the best place to visit is the emergency room (ER), however, in most cases, this is not necessary. Others believe that unless it’s a life-threatening emergency, you should get an…
Whether it’s baseball, softball, basketball, soccer, tennis, or golf in the warmer months or football, hockey, or skiing in the fall and winter, active Rochester, New York residents – both young and old – love to participate in sports year-round. Most of these activities are relatively safe, especially when the proper attire is worn and…
