Pickleball has been named the fastest-growing sport in America three years in a row! This rapid growth in popularity has been accompanied by a rise in injuries. Dr. Tyler Lucas with Hendricks Orthopedics & Sports Medicine shares steps on preventing injuries that can keep both competitive and recreational players from ending their games too soon.
“Lifesteps has a big impact on our community,” said Kaitie Delgado, MS, RD, CSSD, LD, ACSM-CPT, HRH Registered Dietitian. “It gets a lot of attention for weight loss, but it’s really about encouraging small changes that lead to a healthier lifestyle. For example, participants learn stress management behaviors and tips for handling high-risk eating situations.”
Associates from occupational health, physical therapy, sports medicine and wellness recently accepted a unique challenge that some described as receiving a dose of their own medicine. They suited up alongside firefighters from Brownsburg Fire Territory (BFT) and participated in work performance evaluations. These are assessment tools performed every year and after injuries to make sure…
There are many different opinions out there when it comes to the importance of stretching your muscles. For some, it’s an essential part of a pre-workout routine that should never be skipped. Others see it as a waste of time that’s not beneficial to their exercise. So which is it? The truth is, everybody is…