Summer is a Great Time – Make the Most of it Safely

Everyone loves summer. It’s an opportunity to get outside more, enjoy the activities we love and spend time with friends and family. With that increase in activity, we often see an increase in orthopedic related injuries, too.

Sprains, overuse, sport-related injuries from sports like pickleball, and even simple accidents can peak as we all strive to make the most of the season. These can range from tennis elbow or other repetitive activities like pulling weeds or hammering nails.

Summer chores can also trigger orthopedic injuries since they can be unusual motions that our bodies aren’t always used to. We commonly see shoulder and rotator issues from activities like digging, pulling a rake, or lifting heavy objects.

We love seeing you packing in your favorite activities into these warm days, but in addition to proper nutrition and hydration we try to remind you to warm up before a strenuous activity, use correct technique, and maintain exercise year-round.

And when these summer injuries do happen, it’s important to address them and not assume they are insignificant. Sometimes they are minor. But other times, they can have a lasting negative impact on your health and activity.

As specialists in orthopedics, we’re here for those times. We are readily available to treat you at Orthopedic Institute and our Orthopedic Institute Walk-In Clinics.

Above all, we wish you a great – and safe – summer.

Gregory F. Alvine, MD