NHL Season Has Started: Be Prepared – Check Out This Hockey Concussions Video

Hockey season is here again, and that means that fans will be out in full force cheering on their favourite teams and leagues will be out on the ice for their weekly bouts of competitive action. During the winter months, hockey is a great way to stay in shape and have fun – but it also comes with its own risks, not least of which are hockey concussions.

Check out this video from Health Choices First, “Hockey Concussions” http://www.healthchoicesfirst.com/category/hockey/sports-medicine/hockey-concussion. In it, Dr. Larissa Roux discusses this head injury, which she states, in hockey, is often the result of trauma – such as a blow to the head.

For many, an unfortunate yet common assumption is that not all concussions are serious, but according to Roux, concussions are always serious, no matter what. Since they can cause neurological impairment, no matter how mild they may seem at the time, all concussions should be examined by a physician right away. Evidence has shown that a series of concussions, even if mild, can lead to long term impairment if left untreated, making immediate diagnosis and treatment essential in every case.

If you or someone you care about has suffered what might be a concussion, it is critical to seek out medical advice and treatment as soon as possible.

For more on treating hockey concussions please contact Athletic Edge Sports Medicine today by calling 416-800-0800.

World Series Comes to a Nail Biting Finish – Beat Your Baseball Injuries

The 2014 World Series of Baseball is now coming to an end, and teams like the Giants and the Royals are out there on the field playing their hearts out trying to win that ever-elusive world championship. No matter the outcome of the series though, each of these teams has finished the season with a bang – but not without suffering some setbacks along the way – mostly in the form of baseball injuries that kept players from the plate for often extended periods of time.

Baseball injuries are a common risk in the game, and if you play you know that soft tissue injuries, even those that are not severe, can be devastating to your own game.

Check out this video from Health Choices First: http://www.healthchoicesfirst.com/category/baseball/local-providers/soft-tissue-injuries-in-baseball-1. In it, physiotherapist Johnny Yiu discusses the most common soft tissue injuries in baseball and how they occur, including hamstring pulls, groin strains and ankle rolls.

When it comes to soft tissue injuries such as these, a great option for treatment and relief is physiotherapy. Through a combination of different treatments, which may include acupuncture, manual therapy or strength and conditioning, physiotherapy can help to restore function, improve movement, increase strength and flexibility and prevent future injuries.

Don’t let a baseball injury bring you down. For more about the benefits of physiotherapy in the treatment of baseball injuries please contact Athletic Edge Sports Medicine today by calling 416-800-0800.