Avid Sports Medicine Blog

Golfer’s Elbow

Golfer’s Elbow

Key Takeaways: Golfer’s Elbow comes from repeated wrist-flexing actions and can strike anyone, not only golfers. Warning signs include inner-elbow ache, forearm fatigue, grip weakness, and morning stiffness that worsen without rest. Persistent pain often improves with...

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Platelet Rich Plasma for Chronic Tendonitis

Platelet Rich Plasma for Chronic Tendonitis

Key Takeaways PRP packs your own growth factors into stubborn tendons, restarting collagen repair where blood flow is scarce. Clinical trials show PRP eases Achilles, patellar, and elbow tendon pain longer than steroid injections. Active people who haven’t improved...

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Top Tips for Preventing Tennis Injuries

Top Tips for Preventing Tennis Injuries

Key Takeaways Consistent strength and conditioning training improves muscle stability and overall resilience on the court. Recognizing early signs of discomfort and taking immediate recovery actions can prevent minor issues from...

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Dance Injuries: Prevention and Treatment

Dance Injuries: Prevention and Treatment

Key Takeaways: Common dance injuries: sprains, strains, stress fractures, tendonitis, and bursitis. Causes: overuse, improper technique, inadequate rest. Treatment: Physical therapy, shockwave therapy (EPAT). Recovery: customized rehabilitation plans Dance injuries...

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Preventing Tennis Injuries

Preventing Tennis Injuries

If you’ve ever picked up a tennis racket, you know that tennis is far more than just a mental game. From repeated serving to rapid sprints and pivots, the sport challenges your entire body. But rather than let potential injuries keep you off the court, you can stay...

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Hamstring Injuries: Causes, Prevention, and Recovery

Hamstring Injuries: Causes, Prevention, and Recovery

Hamstring injuries affect many active people. They’re not limited to professional athletes. They can happen to anyone who pushes their lower body hard during exercise, physical work, or daily routines. And they often catch you by surprise. That surprise can be a sharp...

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Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP): Healing for Athletes

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP): Healing for Athletes

Quick Takeaways PRP harnesses your body’s natural healing power. It accelerates tissue repair, reduces pain, and promotes regeneration. Widely used in sports medicine, especially for tendon and joint injuries. Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy is a regenerative...

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5 Common Tennis Injuries and Treatments

5 Common Tennis Injuries and Treatments

Tennis is more than just a game, it’s a passion that demands agility, precision, and endurance. Yet, with every serve and volley, there’s a risk of developing tennis injuries that can sideline even the most dedicated players. Whether you're practicing on a sunny...

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