ACL Injury Rates The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the most commonly injured ligaments in the knee. Approximately 150,000 ACL injuries occur in the United States each year. Female athletes participating in basketball and soccer are two to eight times more likely to suffer an ACL injury compared to their male counterparts. Recent […]

What is an Ankle Sprain? A sprain is a stretch injury of the ligaments that support the ankle. About 25,000 ankle sprains occur in the United States every day. The ligaments on the outside of the ankle are the most commonly injured when the foot is turned inward (inverted). Symptoms of an Ankle Sprain The […]

Anterior Knee Pain: Relief is Available Anterior knee pain is one of the most common presenting symptoms seen in runners, jumpers and other athletes that place heavy stress on their knees. Anterior knee pain refers to discomfort at the front and center of the knee. Pain in the front of the knee is a very […]

What is a Concussion? Traumatic induced alteration in mental status that may or may not be accompanied by loss of consciousness (LOC) Disturbance of brain function without measurable change in brain anatomy. Also called Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (MTBI) What are the Signs/Symptoms When an Athlete Sustains a Concussion? Headache Nausea Vomiting Balance problems Dizziness Fatigue […]

Golf is a wonderful sport which has experienced an increase in popularity over the last 10 to 15 years. The National Golf Foundation’s records show an estimated 12.98 million core adult golfers, with over 27.8 million golfers in the United States alone as of 2004. There are over 16,000 golf facilities in the United States. […]

With so many bones, ligaments, tendons, and joints keeping hands and wrists working, there is ample opportunity for injury. In fact, injuries to the hand and wrists are some of the most common ailments facing athletes. If managed properly, however, most athletes can expect their injury to heal without any significant long-term disability. What are […]

Hip Bursitis Bursitis is inflammation of the bursa. There are two major bursae in the hip that typically become irritated and inflamed. One bursa covers the bony point of the hipbone called the greater trochanter. Inflammation of this bursa is called trochanteric bursitis. Another bursa — the iliopsoas bursa — is located on the inside […]

What is the Meniscus? The human meniscus is a wedge shaped structure in the knee that consists of fibrocartilage, a very tough but pliable material. The medial meniscus is located on the inside of the knee (towards the middle of the body) and the lateral meniscus is located on the outside of the knee. Together, they […]

What is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis, or degenerative joint disease, is the most common type of arthritis, affecting nearly 20 million Americans. The disease gradually wears away the protective covering of the joint ends (articular cartilage). Once this cartilage wears away, it is not recreated and often progresses to painful bone–on-bone contact. How is Osteoarthritis Treated? The best […]

Shin Splints Shin splints are a common exercise-related problem. The term “shin splints” refers to pain along the inner edge of the shinbone (tibia). Shin splints, known as Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome, are an inflammation of the muscles, tendons and bone tissue around your tibia. Pain typically occurs along the inner border of the tibia, […]

Impingement refers to mechanical compression and/or wear of the rotator cuff tendons. The rotator cuff is actually a series of four muscles connecting the scapula (shoulder blade) to the humeral head (upper part of the shoulder joint). The rotator cuff is important in maintaining the humeral head within the glenoid (socket) during normal shoulder function […]

The shoulder has the greatest range of motion of any of the joints in the human body. It is also the most commonly dislocated joint in the body. The shoulder is comprised of the humeral head (ball) and the glenoid (socket). The shoulder, as opposed to the hip, has a very shallow socket similar to […]

Soccer Soccer is one of the most popular sports in the world and the fastest growing team sport in the United States. Although soccer provides an enjoyable form of aerobic exercise and helps develop balance, agility, coordination, and a sense of teamwork, soccer players must be aware of the risks for injury. Injury prevention, early […]

Helping You Stay in the Game. Learn More About our Free Sports Injury Clinic. Call 601-399-0530, or Email info@southcentralsportsmedicine.com to Enroll. The Sports Medicine team at South Central Regional Medical Center is pleased to work with area sports teams to improve their athletic performance.  Our Saturday Morning Injury Clinic expedites care to injured athletes during […]

Just as proper physical techniques should be part of every athlete’s safety routine, maintaining adequate nutrition and hydration is also important. By following basic nutrition and hydration tips, athletes can stay at peak performance before, during, and after activity. Eating Before Exercise Total Energy Most equations for calculating energy needs consider an individual’s gender, weight, […]

What is Tennis Elbow? Tennis elbow is a form of tendonitis that causes pain over the bony prominence called the lateral epicondyle on the outside of the elbow. It is often referred to as lateral epicondylitis. What Causes Tennis Elbow? Tennis elbow is caused by repetitive stress on the muscles and tendons that are connected […]