Overuse Overload
As girls’ participation in youth sports has risen, so, too, have their rates of overuse injuries. A recent study of overuse injuries — damage to bones or soft tissues that develops over time instead of
Athletic Concussions: Signs, Symptoms and Treatment
School-age kids from all over the North Texas area have headed back to class this fall, ushering in a frenzy of new schedules and tryouts for sports teams. Whether your student is the starting quarterback
Doctor Becomes a Patient After Knee Injury
Dr. Paul Heikkinen, a chiropractor, knows all about treating pain. He has dedicated his career to offering patients therapy and information to help them live active, healthy lifestyles without the nagging aches and pains that
Crossing the Finish Line Again – Mom Remedies Running Injury with Physical Therapy
Christy Leonard took up the sport of running as a way to stay healthy, but it soon became an important stress-reliever for this busy mom of three who balances family with a full-time job. “I
Good Follow-Through Puts Retiree Back in Game
Any baseball player knows a good throw or hit also involves careful follow-through. For one Granbury man, he found that follow-through is just as important in medical care as it is in sports. Tim Hatch
Triple Threat
Young female athletes who don’t adequately replace the calories they burn during workouts, meets and games risk developing a collection of conditions that can have significant health consequences. Disordered eating, irregular menstruation and bone weakening