Columnist: Franciscan Health
GEN-X ATHLETES: STAY ACTIVE AND INJURY-FREE
By Franciscan Health As we age, our approach to physical activity and sports needs to evolve. This reality is especially true for athletes in their 40s, 50s and 60s. Many aging athletes assume they should avoid vigorous exercise. Recent research shows that short bouts of moderate-to-high intensity exercise can increase muscle strength in older athletes, […]
Acupuncture For Sports Injuries
By Franciscan Health Sports injuries can cause a significant setback for athletes, often requiring extended recovery periods and impacting their overall performance. While conventional treatment methods play a crucial role in rehabilitation, some athletes are turning to acupuncture to supplement their recovery process. “Acupuncture is a way of trying to encourage the body to promote […]
Improve Golf Performance Through Better Health
From Franciscan Health As golfers strive to perfect their swings and lower their handicaps, they often encounter a challenging companion: injuries. Repetitive motions, asymmetrical stresses and torque applied to the body during a golf swing can lead to a range of injuries that not only hinder performance but also threaten to sideline even […]
Proper Nutrition To Improve Athletic Performance
By Franciscan Health Proper nutrition can help enhance athletic performance. A physically active lifestyle, which includes regular exercise, and eating well are the wisest ways to perform your best. Determining The Right Diet For Each Athlete Eating a healthy diet can provide the energy you need to finish a race or just enjoy a casual […]
TREATING KNEE LIGAMENT INJURIES
By Robbie Schneider The knee is the largest joint in the body and one of the most easily damaged. Knee ligament injuries are common, especially sprained knees. While knee injuries often happen among athletes in any sport, a twist or unfortunate hit to the knee can injure a ligament, too. Franciscan Health Indianapolis […]
COLD-RELATED INJURIES: FIRST AID
By Franciscan Health Golf is played outdoors and in all types of weather conditions. Cold, wet and windy conditions can lead to discomfort, or injury. Strains And Sprains As temperatures decrease, blood flow to the limbs and the elasticity of our muscles, tendons and ligaments also decreases. This prevents our muscles, tendons, and […]
When Is It Time for a Knee Replacement?
From Franciscan Health If you have been suffering from debilitating knee pain for months or even years, it may be time to talk with your doctor about knee replacement surgery. “If knee pain is starting to affect a patient’s quality of life, or if it is stopping them from doing things that they […]
Rotator Cuff Injuries In the Shoulder
From Franciscan Health The “rotator cuff” is a group of four muscles that help with shoulder movements. Problems with the rotator cuff can include tendinitis, or a tear in the tendons. Both tendinitis and tears can cause pain and weakness in the shoulder. Larger tears tend to cause a constant pain that is worse […]
Aching Joints & Osteoarthritis
From Franciscan Health Do you have achy joints? Do your knees or hips hurt constantly? If so, you could have osteoarthritis, the most common type of arthritis. Osteoarthritis is described as “wear and tear” on your joints. It’s caused by the breakdown of cartilage between the bones of the joints and tendons, as well […]