Did You Know?

Knee/Hip Replacement

You may be able to avoid knee or hip replacement through weight loss, anti-inflammatory medication, braces, orthotics, steroid injections or physical therapy.

Dislocated Shoulder

Early treatment is important if you suffer a dislocated shoulder. Delaying treatment can cause severe tissue damage, increased pain and recurrence.

Concussions

According to the Center for Disease Control there are nearly four million reported sports-related concussions each year in the U.S. and the prevalence is growing.

Bones

There are 206 bones in the human body.

Fractured Bones

Fractured bones that break through the skin are called compound (open) fractures. Fractures that do not break through the skin are called simple (closed) fractures.

Arthritis

You could be at risk for developing arthritis if you are obese, elderly, have genetic/ hereditary disease factors, have joint injuries/deformities or perform repetitive tasks.

Concussions

Children and teens are more likely to get a concussion and take longer to recover than adults.

Musculoskeletal Prevalence

Musculoskeletal symptoms are a leading cause of doctor visits. Symptoms often include pain, soreness, discomfort, cramps, spasms, limitation of movement, stiffness, weakness, swelling and tumors.

Exercise Physiology

Adult and older adolescent basketball players on average lose 67-152 fl. oz of sweat over the course of a two hour practice and 33-155 fl. oz during a game.

Healthy Exercise

Consuming protein and carbohydrates within the first 30 minutes after activity maximizes muscle recovery, improves recovery time, replenishes energy stores, and helps decrease muscle soreness.

Exercise Physiology

As little as a 2% body weight deficit during basketball practice or a game can diminish decision-making and basketball-specific skills, slow response times and cause fatigue to occur more rapidly.

Healthy Exercise

Some athletes lose over four liters of sweat per hour – that’s more than a gallon of fluid loss per hour!