What is Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
The term delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is used to describe the discomfort that is often felt 24-72 hours after exercising. While DOMS is often attributed to a buildup of lactic acid, there is little empirical support for this view.
Rather, it seems more likely that DOMS is a byproduct of [...]
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Golf Injuries
What is Golfer’s Elbow?
Golfer’s elbow, formally known as medial epicondylitis, is similar to tennis elbow except that it affects the other side of the elbow. The primary symptom is pain at the inside of the elbow (i.e., the medial epicondyle) which can increase with the flexing of the wrist, and can also radiate down the [...]
What are Heel Spurs?
Heel spurs are bone growths on the bottom of the heel where muscles and other soft tissue attach to the heel bone. Early signs of heel pain are typically due to plantar fasciitis. Heel spurs can develop when this pain is ignored and the chronic inflammation increases the stress on the fascia [...]
Please see golfer’s elbow for a description of, symptoms associated with, and treatment options for Little League elbow.
What is Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis is a chronic foot injury that is common in athletes that perform repetitive flexion/dorsiflexion of the toes. The plantar fascia is the tough, fibrous band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the base of the toes. With each step, the plantar fascia is stretched, and the arch flattens [...]
What is Tennis Elbow?
Tennis elbow, formally known as lateral epicondylitis, is similar to golfer’s elbow, except that it affects the other side of the elbow. The primary symptom is pain at the outside of the elbow (i.e., the lateral epicondyle). Tennis elbow ranks as the number one reason that people seek medical help for elbow [...]
What is a Torn Rotator Cuff?
The term ‘rotator cuff‘ refers to the muscles that support and stabilize the arm, allowing it to move up and down as well as rotate. The rotator cuff is made up of four muscles — the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapulairs, and teres minor. Injuries to these muscles can cause pain and [...]