Sports Medicine Posts

Information about the treatment and recovery process for a tibia fracture.

by OrthoVirginia Team

Fifty percent of all concussions are not sports related. Dr. Omar Elkhamra discusses concussions outside or sports and answers frequently asked questions.

by Omar Elkhamra, MD

Skateboarding is an extremely popular sport that also poses the risk of extreme injury. Keep these tips in mind to prevent common skateboard injuries.

by Eli Reece

Tennis elbow is extremely common both on and off the tennis court. In order to prevent symptoms, keep these prevention tips in mind.

by Eli Reece

Swimmer’s shoulder is shoulder pain caused by swimming too much, but these tips can help prevent it or to treat it.

by Eli Reece

Running is a common exercise right now, but follow these tips to keep from getting injured as you start or increase the amount you run.

by Ben Kittredge, MD

As more people play video games, the number of injuries related to gaming increases.

by Eli Reece

Ultimate Frisbee is a sport with a high rate of reported injuries. Learn the common injuries and ways you can help prevent them.

by Eli Reece

Drinking plenty of water before you feel thirsty and other ways to stay hydrated in the summer heat.

by Eli Reece

Tips on preventing injuries, especially for people who haven’t exercised in a while.

by Michael S. Antonis, DO, RDMS, CAQ-SM