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Returning to Fall Sports
Posted on 03-31-2025 in Hand, Elbow & Wrist by Dr. Steven Kronlage
Posted on 03-31-2025 in Hand, Elbow & Wrist by Dr. Steven Kronlage
Were you motivated to return to participating in sports activities by the “trickle-down effect” of watching the Olympic games? Watching elite athletes participate in traditional events like running or swimming inspires many to get back on the track or in the pool. This year, the Tokyo games also featured five new sports: baseball/softball, karate, skateboarding, sports climbing, and surfing. Perhaps watching one of the 18 new events featuring 474 new athletes encouraged you to take your old skateboard for a spin around the block or drop your board in the water and paddle out.
In addition to the Olympics, fall sports like soccer and football are underway here in Northwest Florida and across the country. Whether you are participating in a recreational league or your child is resuming play on an extracurricular high school team, it is crucial to recognize that soft-tissue injuries often go hand-in-hand with a quick return to sports. Typically, they are categorized as either an acute injury or an overuse injury.
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