Exercise Safety

• Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injuries

  MCL injuries can happen in active and athletic kids, when excessive pressure is put on the knee joint, resulting in a torn ligament.

• Muscle Cramps

  Muscle cramps are pains that happen when muscles suddenly tighten for a few seconds or minutes. They’re common and usually aren’t serious.

• Nosebleeds

  A nosebleed can be scary, but it’s rarely cause for alarm. Here’s how to handle one at home.

• Osgood-Schlatter Disease

  Osgood-Schlatter disease (OSD) is one of the most common causes of knee pain in adolescents. It’s really not a disease, but an overuse injury.

• Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner’s Knee)

  Patellofemoral pain syndrome (or runner’s knee) is the most common overuse injury among runners, but it can also happen to other athletes who do activities that require a lot of knee bending.

• Plantar Fasciitis

  Plantar fasciitis is pain on the bottom of the foot and heel from too much pressure on the foot. People who do a lot of standing, running, or jumping often have it.

• Preventing Children’s Sports Injuries

  Participation in sports can teach kids sportsmanship and discipline. But sports also carry the potential for injury. Here’s how to protect your kids.

• Repetitive Stress Injuries in Sports

  Repetitive stress injuries (RSIs) happen when movements are repeated over and over, damaging a bone, tendon, or joint.

• Rotator Cuff Tendonitis

  Rotator cuff tendonitis is inflammation of the tendons of the rotator cuff, a group of muscles and tendons in the shoulder bones.

• Safety Tips: Golf

  Golf is a generally safe sport, but injuries can happen. Following these tips can help keep golfers safe on the course.