Sports are an incredible way to stay active and are great for your health and mood. But let’s be honest, injuries happen! The good news? Most injuries can be avoided with preparation and awareness.

When people think of winter injuries, they often picture ski slopes and snowboards. In reality, the largest volume of snow-related injuries occurs far from the mountains — on icy sidewalks, in ...

Riding a mountain bike comes with risks, and injuries are common among most riders, from minor cuts and scrapes to broken ...

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The school year is in full swing, as are fall sports. In our latest edition of 12 Health, Shannon Hegy was joined by Dr. John Ponti and Dr. Nicholas Martin, both sports ...

New analysis finds cycling, basketball, and football lead the nation in ER-treated sports injuries Cycling alone sent more than 450,000 riders to the hospital in 2024, a 12% increase from the previous ...

January can bring more than resolutions and fresh starts to. It typically brings a predictable surge of orthopedic injuries that send patients through the doors of EmergeOrtho.

MMA is a dangerous sport, and UFC stars are known for the incredible punishment they can take in the octagon and keep fighting. Injuries are part and parcel of the game, with all fighters suffering ...

Nobody wants to see their favorite player go out with an injury, but some teams’ rosters seem to be especially prone to accidents. This can be frustrating for fans who pay to see the top stars perform ...

EVEN IF YOU'D rather watch sports than play them, you probably know that the anterior cruciate ligament—a half-inch-wide ribbon of collagen fibers connecting your thigh and shinbones—is the china vase ...

Climbing and bouldering have become increasingly popular pastimes. In 2021, competitive climbing even become one of the official games at the Tokyo Olympics. But while climbing is a great way to test ...