If you’re one of the many Central Texans who will be heading to the slopes over the next few months, it’s time to get your body in check. Even if you’re active throughout the year it’s important to prepare for the unique physical demands of skiing (not to the challenges of a higher altitude) so […]
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Study Finds Extreme Sports Pose High Risk for Head and Neck Injury
With the excitement surrounding the X Games coming to Austin in June, some people may forget that the X stands for ‘Extreme’. And just like their name, extreme sports pose extreme injury risks. A new, one-of-a-kind study presented at the 2014 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) found that while extreme […]
