Category: Soccer

Tight, Then Painful: Growth Spurts, Soccer Tournaments and Hip Mobility

A young soccer athlete in a growth spurt comes in tight and hurting. Dr. Jason explains the chicken or egg question behind it, and what Dr. Jordan is doing with the hip in this clip.
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A lazy eye can hide for years. Screening finds it early

A child with an eye turn usually never complains, because the brain suppresses the eye that does not line up and the double vision disappears with it. That is why it gets missed, and why an exam that checks how the two eyes work together matters.
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Stiff Big Toe Slowing You Down? Options That Help

If your big toe hurts and feels blocked at the end of its range, the usual reason is hallux rigidus, arthritis of the big toe joint. The most useful first move is conservative care that opens the motion and then trains you to keep it, because the choices narrow once the joint has been operated…
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Frozen Shoulder: Why the Strength Disappears Along With the Range

A frozen shoulder is not only tight. It is quiet. Here is why the muscles stop firing in the ranges you cannot reach, and what we do about it in the room.
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Caroline, Post-Concussion Syndrome, and the Long Road Back to Running

Caroline had headaches and vestibular symptoms every time she did anything soccer related. Dr. Joel explains where she started, why every session used to cost her two days, and why running is the last thing on her list.
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Early Care for Persistent Pain | Hendersonville TN Rehab

If your pain sticks around for more than three days and isn’t clearly improving, that’s your cue to reach out. Waiting too long can lead to unnecessary…
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Post-Concussion Headaches and Migraines in Hendersonville, Tennessee: What Parents Should Know

Post-concussion headaches and migraines are among the most frustrating symptoms young athletes face after a sports injury. Even when MRIs and other imaging show no structural damage, the lingering effects can disrupt school, sports, and daily life. At Active Sports Therapy in Hendersonville, Tennessee, we guide families through recovery. Our approach uses evidence-based testing and…
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