Sports injuries refer to a group of conditions caused by trauma or muscle or joint overuse with athletic activities. Often, these injuries require immediate treatment to minimize the risk of more serious complications. Emergency rooms may seem like the best choice for these conditions, but it is not always the case. For non-life-threatening sports injuries that need
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Sports Injuries That Can Be Treated at an Urgent Care Facility
There are few things that remain constant in this world. Unfortunately, sports-related injuries are among them. As any athlete will tell you, incurring a sports injury is quite common. The most common types of sports injuries are related to the musculoskeletal system, including your bones, muscles, and other connective tissue. Many of these types of sports injuries
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Winter is here and with it come the snow and ice. While many kids yearn for snow days and the chance to strap on ice skates or break out a sled, winter also brings with it a unique set of injuries. The most common types of winter injuries are strains, sprains, dislocations, and fractures. Protect
Read MoreHow to Tell the Difference Between a Strain and a Sprain
“Sprains” and “strains” are often used interchangeably when describing a tearing or overstretching of the soft tissues in your body. In the moment of injury, you’re most likely not worried about semantics. However, these two terms distinguish the injuries of different body parts. The signs for these injuries can be very different as well. Knowing
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