When a sprain occurs, you have overstretched, twisted, or damaged a ligament, usually from a sudden event (i.e. twisting your ankle while running). Ligaments are bands of tissues that connect the ...

Shoulder sprains and strains are both injuries that can happen due to overuse of or trauma to the shoulder. While the symptoms of the two are similar, they involve different types of tissue within ...

Muscle strains and sprains are common injuries among teen athletes, often causing distress for athletes and their parents. Understanding the causes, recognizing the symptoms, and knowing how to ...

Last week, we reviewed concussions as we approach the fall sports season. This week, as many scholastic athletes prepare for their first games, let’s take a look at different types of bone, muscle and ...

Boston Red Sox left fielder Alex Verdugo makes a catch on a fly ball from Toronto Blue Jays' Cavan Biggio during the fourth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 18, 2021, in Dunedin, Fla. (AP ...

For more than a year, some of us have been working in makeshift offices, hunched over computers on beds, floors or coffee tables. Stuck at home, we’ve taken on projects and have been climbing ladders, ...

Some of the most important players on NFL teams are those that might not necessarily start the season on the field. Depth is crucial during a rigorous 17-game regular-season schedule that's preceded ...

Sprains and strains are common musculoskeletal injuries that can cause significant pain, swelling, and impaired joint movement. However, sprains differ in that they involve the stretching or tearing ...