by Family Practice Center | Jan 5, 2023 | Body Injuries, Family Medicine, Sports Medicine
Welcome to our final health and wellness spotlight blog post for 2022. We have greatly enjoyed using this space over the last several months to bring more attention to certain health and wellness areas and services that we are passionate about. For our final entry this month, our Family Practice Center healthcare providers wanted to discuss common sports-related injuries and what we do to help people who have been hurt. Before we begin, we wanted to emphasize that...
by Heather Heaton | Jul 13, 2021 | Body Injuries, Family Medicine, Sports Medicine
The summer season is a great time to be outside and active. Whether you’re playing organized sports, enjoying a neighborhood pick-up game, or simply getting your normal daily exercise, it’s important to make safety a priority. Upper body injuries that affect the arms, shoulders, and neck are more common than many people realize. While some mishaps may be unavoidable, the healthcare providers here at Family Practice Center wanted to take some time to detail some of...
by Heather Heaton | Nov 29, 2018 | Sports Medicine
Exercise is a critical part of achieving and maintaining the best-possible long-term health and wellness. This is true for people of all ages, from kids to seniors and everyone in-between. Playing a sport can be an excellent way to get the exercise you need while having fun doing it. Unfortunately, playing sports and taking part in other athletic activities can open you up to the possibility of injury. This is a natural part of being active and sometimes they are...
