Exercise Safety

• Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injuries

  Medial collateral ligament (MCL) injuries can happen when a lot of pressure is put on the knee, causing 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 in Kids

  Nosebleeds in kids are common. Learn the causes, treatments, and when to call a doctor.

• 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 a common overuse injury in runners and other athletes who frequently bend their knees.

• 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.