Dance in all forms and genres requires a lot of strength and flexibility. The principles of dedication, consistency, and discipline apply to dancers and athletes alike. Among many others, ballet is one of the most immaculate and graceful forms of dancing. This means that ballet dancers go through a lot of lessons, training, and…
A concussion is a brain injury that can’t be seen on routine X-rays, CT scans, or MRIs. It affects the way a person may think and remember things and can cause a variety of symptoms. According to Brain Injury Canada, there are approximately 400,000 concussions annually in Canada. Any blow to the…
It’s never too late to learn about golf injuries and how to prevent them. While it is a relatively low impact sport, golfers may still be injured and sidelined by pain. Many potential injuries result from some aspect of the golf swing, which involves a delicate balance of forward motion, muscle contractions, and the…
Basketball is considered a contact sport, but isn’t a collision sport like football or hockey. It does, however, have one of the highest injury rates compared to other contact sports, with players in the NBA and WNBA having the highest risk. Here are some of the most common injuries basketball players may experience and…
There are a range of potential injuries soccer players can experience, but many happen because of the nature of the sport. Soccer is considered a contact sport and a large amount of injuries happen because of collisions, which are usually with another player. Here are some common injuries players may experience. Ankle Sprain …
The snow has melted and the grass is starting to turn green. It’s a sign baseball season is right around the corner. MLB teams are back in action and athletes in Manitoba aren’t far behind. Even with a new season, there are common injuries players might see during their season. Throwing and pitching injuries…
As the snow gets deeper and athletes are looking to get back on the slopes, it’s important to keep in mind common injuries that can occur and how to prevent them. When skiing and snowboarding, common injuries include: concussions, wrist sprains and fractures, and ligament injuries in the knee. Dr. Gail Sawa, a physician at…
Hockey season is in full swing, and the players are ecstatic to be back on the ice playing games again. All of the enthusiasm of returning to play might drive athletes to lose sight of potential injuries and how to avoid them. Dr. Gail Sawa, a physician at the Sport Manitoba Clinic, explained the most…
As volleyball season is quickly approaching, training sessions and practices have begun. It is important for volleyball athletes to be aware of the most common injuries that can occur during play or practice, including rolled ankles, jumpers knee, and rotator cuff injuries. Dr. Gail Sawa, a physician at the Sport Manitoba Clinic, stresses that providing…
As football season is in full gear, many athletes have not competed at high intensities for some time. Some of the most common injuries in the physical sport of football include concussions, hamstring, ACL/MCL and shoulder dislocations, and clavicle fractures. It is essential to bring forward injury prevention techniques and tactics to ensure athletes are…