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Can Water Rehabilitation Really Help Athletes?

Posted by Sports Medicine Team on Apr 15, 2019 7:10:00 PM

Topics: Student Athletes, Sports Medicine, Athletes, Physical Therapy

When you think of physical therapy, do you picture a swimming pool? More athletes than ever are trying aquatic therapy to return to their sport faster and with less pain. Water offers many unique properties to help you recover from injury better than doing exercises on land. What makes water therapy different? Deb Walko, AT, EMT-B, CSCS, Lake Health Sports Medicine senior athletic trainer and injured-worker rehabilitation expert, explains:

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How Can I Prevent Injuries when Shoveling Snow?

Posted by Sports Medicine Team on Dec 6, 2018 11:02:00 AM

Topics: Trainer Tips, Sports Medicine

Believe it or not, shoveling snow can be compared to strength training, and aerobically it’s similar to exercising on a treadmill! So just like exercise, there are things that you can do to reduce your risk of injury. Senior athletic trainer Sherrie Northrup with the Lake Health Sports Medicine team offers this advice to stay safe when shoveling snow this winter:

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Best Tips for Running Safely

Posted by Sports Medicine Team on Mar 28, 2018 1:29:00 PM

Topics: Fitness, Student Athletes, Sports Medicine, Athletes, Running

Running can be both challenging and exhilarating at the same time. Brad Morgan, MEd, AT, ATC, with Lake Health Sports Medicine, offers some important tips to ensure your runs are also safe: 

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How Much Water Should You Drink in Winter?

Posted by Sports Medicine Team on Mar 15, 2018 2:20:00 PM

Topics: Fitness, Student Athletes, Sports Medicine, Athletes, Running

When it's cold out, you might not feel thirsty. You sweat less in cooler temps as well. So how much water do you need to drink in the winter months? John Smith, MBA, MSEd, ATC, LAT, director of Lake Health Sports Medicine, explains: 

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What Is a Concussion Clinic and How Does It Help Local Athletes?

Posted by Sports Medicine Team on Jan 18, 2018 4:43:00 PM

Topics: Kids, Student Athletes, Sports Medicine, Athletes

The risk of concussions worries athletes, coaches and parents. Every time an athlete takes a blow to the head, quick evaluation is vital. Concussions have been on the forefront of medical research and media attention for over a decade, and concussion clinics now provide state-of-the-art care for a variety of patients who may have suffered a concussion. Learn more about the Lake Health Concussion Clinic, which operates full-time at the Brunner Sanden Deitrick Wellness Campus in Mentor: 

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