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SHOULDER “Shoulder injuries are common in athletes who play squash, tennis, baseball and badminton and use overhead arm motions,” says Brian Vickaryous, MD, orthopaedic surgeon, Florida Hospital Orlando. Known as rotator cu injuries, they Brian Vickaryous, MD, Orthopaedics occur when shoulder muscles snag on bone. Over time, the muscles tear, causing sharp pain and limiting range of motion. Severe injuries may require arthroscopic (minimally invasive) surgery. With this procedure, repairs are made through small incisions with the aid of a tiny camera inserted into the joint. This usually results in less pain and a faster recovery. Dr. Vickaryous suggests stretching slowly before exercising to allow muscles time to adjust so injuries are less likely. He also advises paying attention to signs your body gives. “It’s tempting to ignore pain, especially if you’re competitive. However, that’s your body’s way of telling you it’s time to rest,” he cautions. HAND “Irritation of tendons that attach outside the elbow and work the wrist, commonly called tennis elbow, is among the most frequently seen hand/arm complaint in baby boomers,” says Joseph Robison, MD, medical director of Orthopaedics for Florida Hospital Kissimmee. “As the name suggests, it can be associated with tennis but more commonly with golf and other sports that require repeated contraction of the forearm muscle.” Tennis elbow typically goes away on its own within one year from the onset of symptoms. Stretching, anti-inﬂammatory medications, cortisone injections and supportive straps help control symptoms while activity is Joseph Robison, MD, continued, elaborates Orthopaedics Dr. Robison. HIP The number of hip and knee replacement surgeries increases annually in the baby boomer generation because of overuse of joints and muscles. “The most common active lifestyle hip injuries are fractures, bursitis and tendonitis,” says John McCutchen, John McCutchen, MD, Orthopaedics MD, orthopaedic surgeon, Winter Park Memorial Hospital, a Florida Hospital. “Hip fractures must be treated surgically and are common for those ages 50 to 70.” Bursitis is caused from overuse from cycling or running when the bursa — the gliding surface on the hip joint that reduces friction — becomes inﬂamed. Tendonitis occurs when tendons become irritated from sports such as running, biking and martial arts. Both bursitis and tendonitis can be treated non-surgically with anti-inﬂammatory medications, cortisone shots, ice, rest and stretching (tendonitis). “Also, we’re seeing earlier onset of arthritis in those ages 40 to 50 because of their concentration on athletics.” FOOT/ANKLE “Overuse injuries — the most common type of foot/ankle injuries — include tendonitis of the Achilles, posterior tibial and peroneal tendons, plantar fasciitis and stress fractures,” says Jay Bornstein, DPM, director of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency Training, Florida Hospital East Orlando. “Most of these injuries are seen with higher impact, repetitive motion activities such as running or even dancing.” A majority of cases can be treated by decreasing pain and inﬂammation, supporting tissues involved and limiting activity during healing. For some, surgical repair of the tendon or release of the plantar fascia is necessary to Jay Bornstein, DPM, relieve pain, and is done on Podiatry an outpatient basis. HEALTHY 00tips HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS Invest in friendships. Take time to meet new people and renew old friendships that you want to keep. FloridaHospital.com 11 http://www.FloridaHospital.com

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