When a “pop” might be something to get looked at
When a “pop” might be something to get looked atYou bent over or twisted funny and all the sudden you hear a pop. Maybe it was trying to pick up something too heavy, or maybe you aren’t sure why...
View ArticleDo concussion bands prevent brain injuries?
Do concussion bands prevent brain injuries?Brain injuries are always top of mind for athletes in high-contact sports like football, rugby, soccer and hockey. But does an FDA-approved device help...
View ArticlePreparing your body for spring sports
Preparing your body for spring sportsWarmer weather often results in more time spent outdoors. Along with that brings spring sports. Dr. Kristina Walick, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon with Advocate...
View ArticleGetting back into sports? You might not be ready.
Getting back into sports? You might not be ready.When Advocate Medical Group patient Allan Castro’s knee buckled during a game of pick-up basketball last summer, he knew something wasn’t right. “So...
View ArticleThese summer toys may be more dangerous than you think
These summer toys may be more dangerous than you thinkThe days are longer. You’re looking for activities for your children to do during the day to get outside and have fun. But just how safe are some...
View ArticleHead injuries in children and adolescents: What you need to know
Head injuries in children and adolescents: What you need to knowHead injuries are, unfortunately, very common and a leading cause of disability and death in children. The terms “head injury” and “head...
View ArticleThese types of injuries are common in athletes, but they’re preventable
These types of injuries are common in athletes, but they’re preventableOveruse injuries have become more common in young athletes as pressures and expectations to perform outweigh the emphasis of...
View ArticleWhat to know about spinal cord injuries
What to know about spinal cord injuriesThe spinal cord is a column of nerve tissue that runs from the base of the skull down the center of the back, according to the National Cancer Institute. This...
View ArticleInnovative options for long-term pain relief
Innovative options for long-term pain reliefMost of us have heard of steroid injections for pain — one treatment available for chronic or acute pain. But according to Dr. Mansoor Aman, an...
View ArticleRead this before bringing your child to the emergency department
Read this before bringing your child to the emergency departmentHaving a sick or injured child can be extremely scary and stressful. Whether you’ve had to bring your child to an emergency department...
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