Steadman Hawkins Sports Medicine 

GAME CHANGERS

February 2012

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Common Overuse Injuries in Overhead Sports

Shoulder and arm injuries are extremely coming in athletes who perform overhead arm motions during their sport, such as baseball,  softball, tennis and swimming.  Two conditions common for overhead sports are Rotator Cuff Tendonitis and Medial Epicondylitis

The rotator cuff, located in the shoulder joint, allows the shoulder its mobility.  Tendonitis is caused by repetitive movements that cause inflammation and pain, which can possibly leading to a tear.  Click on Rotator Cuff Tendonitis for information about the symptoms, prevention and treatment.

 

Athletes in throwing sports can also experience inflammation and pain of the muscles that run along the forearm and attach on the inside of the elbow.  This condition called Medial Epicondylitis, also known as Golfer's elbow, occurs from the overuse of the forearm muscles and excessive wrist flexion.  Prevention steps include stretching the forearm (below) and shoulder muscles before an activity, strengthening arm muscles, proper technique and icing after an activity.  For more information about this condition and treatment, visit our article by clicking the link above

Above:  Stretches for the forearm.

 

Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas offers further game advancement assistance to athletes through biomechanical analysis and specialized programs for prevention of shoulder and throwing injuries through the Steadman Hawkins Shoulder Institute and the Hawkins Throwing Academy . Click our links to learn more, call SHCC at 864-454-7422, or email us at [email protected]

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Hawkins Throwing Academy

Throwing Academy spotSteadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas, part of Greenville Hospital System (GHS), has teamed up with Acceleration Sports Institute and Proaxis Therapy to create a resource that helps overhead athletes improve their game and avoid injury by using biomechanical assessment to tailor a program designed especially for the athlete's specific needs.  Learn more about the Hawkins Throwing Academy - click the link and view the video above.

Eating on the Run

from Steadman Hawkins Nutrition Science Center 

Busy schedules limit the time needed to prepare nutritious meals resulting in an increase in meal choices from fast food restaurants while "on the run".  Trying to avoid the unhealthy fats as well as the food choices with little nutrients often found in fast food can be difficult.

 

 

Click Make Smart Fast Food Choices  to view our guidelines and healthy choices for popular fast food restaurants.  Also click on the restaurant logos to view their nutritional information.

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Preparing for the Season

from Proaxis Therapy

The spring baseball and softball season is long and is often followed by a longer summer season.  These sports have been shown to be relatively safe sports, however injuries to the shoulder or elbow are common.  Preparation and monitoring of the athlete are keys to providing the best chance for a successful and healthy season.  Read our article, Preparing for the Season, by Ellen Shanley from Proaxis Therapy, to learn more about preparation and injury prevention for baseball and softball season.

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