Backpack Safety

Backpacks are on everyone’s back-to-school shopping list, ready to carry all your child’s books, binders, laptops, and school supplies. However, full backpacks can be quite heavy and cause back strain and pain. Backpacks are designed to distribute weight evenly, so when they are used and packed properly, backpack safety is not a concern. However, improper […]

Everything To Know About Hamstring Muscle Injuries In Teen Athletes

What is a Hamstring Strain? The hamstrings are the group of three muscles — the biceps femoris, semitendinosus, and semimembranosus — that run down the back of the leg from the thigh to the knee and help bend/flex the knee and extend/ straighten the hip. A hamstring strain, sometimes called a pulled hamstring, involves straining […]

Brachial Plexus Injuries and Treatment 

Brachial Plexus Injury—An Overview The group of nerves that run from the neck to the arm is called the brachial plexus. These nerves control the arm’s muscle strength and sensation. A brachial plexus injury (BPI) stems from the nerves being overstretched or torn, and affects movement and feeling in the arm and wrist. There are […]