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Swimming Injuries: Why They Happen, And How To Prevent Them

Swimming Injuries: Why They Happen, And How To Prevent Them

by Dr. Veronica Jow | Jun 18, 2026 | Sports Injuries, Sports Medicine

Key Takeaways Swimming injuries are usually overuse injuries from high repetition, fatigue, and volume spikes. Shoulder pain is most common, but neck, low back, and breaststroke knee pain are also frequent issues. The best prevention approach combines strength,...
Most Common Baseball Elbow Injuries: What Players Miss Early

Most Common Baseball Elbow Injuries: What Players Miss Early

by Dr. Veronica Jow | Jun 11, 2026 | Sports Injuries, Sports Medicine

Key Takeaways Most baseball elbow injuries come from cumulative throwing stress plus fatigue, not one single throw. Medial elbow pain is common and may involve flexor tendon overload or UCL strain patterns, so early evaluation matters when pain persists. The fastest...
Common Surfing Injuries You Should Not Ignore

Common Surfing Injuries You Should Not Ignore

by Dr. Veronica Jow | Jun 11, 2026 | Sports Injuries, Sports Medicine

Key Takeaways Common surfing injuries often come from paddling volume, prolonged extension posture, and fatigue-driven technique changes. Shoulder, low back, neck, ribs, knee, and ankle issues are the most frequent problem areas for surfers. The best prevention plan...
Shoulder & Rotator Cuff Injuries in Pickleball: Risks & Prevention

Shoulder & Rotator Cuff Injuries in Pickleball: Risks & Prevention

by Dr. Veronica Jow | Jun 4, 2026 | Sports Injuries, Sports Medicine

Key Takeaways Most pickleball shoulder pain is overuse related and tied to volume, endurance, and movement control. Rotator cuff and scapular endurance protect the shoulder during high-rep swings and fast reactions. Warm ups, thoracic mobility, and whole-body power...
Hip & Core Strength Importance in Runners, Dancers & Tennis Players

Hip & Core Strength Importance in Runners, Dancers & Tennis Players

by Dr. Veronica Jow | Jun 4, 2026 | Treatments

Hip and core strength is one of those topics that sounds like a generic fitness slogan until you have dealt with an injury that will not go away. A runner starts getting knee pain and keeps stretching the knee. A dancer feels hip pinching and keeps rolling the hip...
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