By Dr. Gary Goberville Prevent Blindness America reports that hospital emergency rooms treat more than 40,000 eye injuries every year that are sports-related. When it comes to sports injury treatment, even professionals don’t usually think about a players eyesight. However, even non-contact sport such as tennis or biking can present inherent dangers to the eyes. …
It’s all about women, friendship, and reaching out to the community. Since 1987, the Parkland Women’s Club has promoted education, literacy and civic improvement in local communities, not just Parkland. Members include Parkland residents as well as women who live in Coral Springs, Coconut Creek and Boca Raton. In addition, the Parkland Woman’s Club (PWC) …
Two tenacious baseball team achieved tremendous success over the summer. While their neighbors were vacationing, these local gents were earning accolades to add to their sports resumes. The North Springs Little League 10/11 Year Old All Star team began practicing together June 7. In their short stint as a team, they Won the Florida State …
By Michael W. Mathesie, DC, DACRB Summer is over; it is time for the homework, studying, tests, and watching your child RUCK march off to school. Rucking is the march that soldiers practice with heavy packs on their backs. The only difference is that a soldier’s backpack is custom fitted for them with proper pelvic, …
The other day I was talking to a prospect who stated that they had no idea how their business got to where it was. They were worn down, extremely tight financially, and ultimately wondering if they should continue on. As we dug deeper, this prospect acknowledged that they began their business with no outcome or …
By Dr. Howard Gelb Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are increasingly common in younger athletes, especially in female athletes. The ACL is one of four major ligaments that stabilize the knee. Its main function is to prevent injury to the knee cartilage (meniscus-cushions and articular surface). Without an ACL, the knee becomes unstable with twisting …
