Small but mighty, the hip flexors are vital for all athletes — contact and non-contact sports alike. And, because we’re a society of sitting (desk job, community by car, sitting on the couch watching TV) our hip flexors tend to be tighter which can lead to low-back pain, hip pain, and injury. If left untreated, it could lead to a hip replacement. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, hip replacements are on the rise in the United States.
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Tag: sports injury
3 Things You Didn’t Know About the Bionic™ Elbow Brace II
Elbow injuries happen, especially if you’re an athlete. But, it doesn’t have to bench you from the game.
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Recovery to Boost Your Game
Whether it’s injured or not, there’s one thing you ought to do to help improve your performance: Recover.
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How to Treat Jumper’s Knee
Do you experience pain on the side, front or behind of your kneecap? How about right below the kneecap? If yes, then you may have Jumper’s Knee.
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How to Manage a Sprained Ankle
It may be one of the most painful, debilitating injuries you’ve ever experienced, but remember it’s just a sprain – and it’s treatable.
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