Education Is the Key to Preventing Sports Injuries

School-aged athletes, whether participants in organized sports programs, physical education classes, or community intramural activities, have special physical needs that require different coaching, conditioning, and medical care than most mature athletes. Sports and rehabilitation physicians are the specialists when it comes to the medical care of these young athletes.

These medical doctors are experienced in helping to restore function to their patients, including diagnosing and treating sports injuries. "There are marked differences in coordination, strength and stamina between children and adults. In young athletes, bone-tendon-muscle units, growth areas within bones, and ligaments experience uneven growth patterns, leaving them susceptible to injury. That's why it's important for coaches, parents, and players to provide protection for the young athlete through proper conditioning, prompt treatment of injuries, and rehabilitation programs.

Are Biologic Therapies (PRP and Prolotherapy) Right for You?

Advanced biologic therapies used to treat musculoskeletal injuries are clearly on the horizon and who better than sports medicine physicians to offer that aid to patients? Injected biologics have been used to alter the body's properties since the 1950s. Such therapies, which are used routinely today to treat spinal and musculoskeletal conditions, are based on the supposition that the body's natural healing mechanism involves inflammatory agents.

Pre-Season Throwing Athlete Clinic

HOSM will host a clinic designed to educate throwing athletes on the how to maintain their bodies throughout the season.  The clinic will stress preventative strategies specific to throwing athletes and will include a screening for pre-existing problems as well as hands on training by our physical therapy staff.  The clinic is open to all middle school and high school students.  Parents, coaches, and athletic trainers are encouraged to attend.  We will be offering these clinics on two different nights to accommodate busy schedules, Wednesday February 13th and Monday, February 25th at 6:00 PM.  Call our physical therapy department or ask you athletic director for more information.

Fartlek to Improve Your Training

Fartlek loosely translated:"Speed Training" is a form of interval training that was originally devised to help runners improve their performance.  It is a staple of the German Nordic Ski program, US Marine Corps Officer training program and FBI training at Quantico.  The principals behind Fartlek revolve around interval training, improving an athletes ability to race or compete at a higher, sustained level.  Short (200-400m) near full effort burst are interspersed with similar length low effort legs.  With the proper warm up, stretching and cool down; the physiologic benefits are measurable and it can effectively train the athlete to complete at a faster and more deliberate pace.

Mass Legislates Concussion Treatment Guidelines

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has created specific guidelines for the on-field management of concussions as well as the steps required to return to sports. 

What is the Rotator Cuff?

The more you ask, the more you hear of people having their Rotator Cuff repaired; but what is it and why is it important?  The Rotator Cuff is a series of 4 small muscles and their tendons, that work inside your shoulder to control the fine motion. 

Will Physical Therapy help my shoulder pain?

Physical therapy is frequently prescribed by your provider as the initial treatment for shoulder pain.  While it may not provide instant relief from your pain, there is continuing evidence that when done correctly and faithfully it can provide a lasting return to normal function.