Fitness

Sports related concussions are a growing concern in the world of athletics and affect athletes of all ages. Remaining up to date on identification and management of sports related concussion ensures parents, athletes, and coaches follow an appropriate recovery plan for the long-term well being of the athlete. A 2022 update by The Concussion in Sport Group defined sport related concussion as a traumatic brain injury caused by a direct blow to the head, neck, or body resulting in an impulsive force

Many athletes believe their competition ends when the game is over. This approach is not an issue if you play for fun, but if you want to reach your greatest potential, you are giving up significant opportunities to improve. Approximately two percent of US high school athletes go to compete in NCAA Division I sports.

If you have played a sport long enough, you will experience aches and pains from a collision, sprained ankle, or strained muscle. Everyone is familiar with a long held guide to manage these injuries called the RICE protocol. For the injury in question, you are told to Rest, Ice, Compress, and Elevate the body part.

We are glad to welcome Dr. Alan Hetherington to Total Sports Quinte. Dr. Hetherington is a chiropractor at Kerr Chiropractic Clinic in Downtown Belleville. He will be writing articles on sports injury, management, and prevention to help athletes, coaches