Health News You Can Use: Spring Sports Injuries and Prevention

Spring sports season is among us, and with it comes and increased risk for injury.

Whether you're playing to win on your high school softball team or gearing up to play pickle ball with friends, the sports medicine team at Rockhill Orthopedic Specialists at Saint Luke’s East Hospital wants to prepare you for a safe and fun season.

Dr. Wesley Frevert, orthopedic surgeon at Rockhill Orthopedic Specialists, joins Health News You Can Use this week to share the types of injuries often seen in sports like soccer, baseball, softball, and tennis. Dr. Frevert also explains the increase in overuse injuries and how athletes can prevent them.