Impingement Syndrome, Surgery for (Subacromial Decompression) Indications: who needs surgery, when and why, and goals Surgery for rotator cuff tendinitis, subacromial bursitis, or impingement is reserved for people who have…
Sports Anemia Description Anemia is a condition in which hemoglobin in the blood is decreased. Hemoglobin is the oxygen-carrying molecule of the body, and decreases in hemoglobin mean muscles and…
Sodium Bicarbonate Description Sodium bicarbonate is a substance that can buffer acids formed in the body. When athletes exercise, they make acids as part of the breakdown of sugars and…
Hip Fracture Description A complete fracture of the hip, usually just below the ball of the hip or upper part of the femur, at the head and neck of the…
Hamate (Hook) Fracture Description A hamate fracture is a complete or incomplete break of a part of the hamate bone of the hand and wrist. The hamate bone has a…
Runner’s Trots Description Runner’s trots is the common name for runner’s diarrhea, often seen during distance races or workouts. This condition can be caused by hormones and enzymes that are…
Protein Supplement Powders Description Protein is one of the five main components of human nutrition, along with carbohydrates, fats, fibers, and fluids. Protein is essential to our diet, and it…
Finger Sprain Description Finger sprain results from violent overstretching and tearing of one or more ligaments that hold the finger joints together. Sprains involving two or more ligaments cause more…
